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The Force!
@Orifunke
A force to reckon with | Author | Certified Public Leader | 2x TEDx Speaker | Shaping today, defining tomorrow. Governance. Media. Leadership. Equality.
Lagos, Nigeria
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Mar 13
    Last year, I broke a personal record - I became a TEDx speaker and then became a two-time TEDx speaker. In one year. In one weekend. My first was at TEDx Ajegunle, where I spoke about exploring the limits of courage and storytelling. This one was very dear to me as it took me
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Oct 12, 2022
    I can confirm that if you spend a lot of time on social media, you will gradually lose the ability or interest to read books for long. Heightened exposure to social media reduces your ability to focus.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Feb 3, 2022
    I genuinely envy young people whose parents sponsor their further education (Masters, MBA, etc). Such a wonderful privilege.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Jun 4, 2022
    I genuinely do not like the 21st century brand of friendships or relationships where you are networking with people just because of the potential they have to help you in the future.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Apr 1, 2025
    She is very much a woman. A woman we are proud of. Thank you 🙏🏾
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    IK 🥋🧢☕🥊
    @bros_aik
    Apr 1, 2025
    Natasha Akpoti, na man you be. See the crowd that gathered to welcome her to Kogi.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    May 21, 2025
    If you like, "enjoy the moment" and don't care to save photos.
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    Tunde Onakoya
    The Gift of Chess
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    May 20, 2025
    Yabatech chess room circa 2012.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Dec 20, 2024
    It's heartbreaking to learn that this mother has passed. She was his primary caregiver and his father left when he was three. I am hoping they have other relatives who will step into her shoes now. It will be tough for him to come to terms with this. So heartbreaking.
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    BBC News Africa
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    Sep 21, 2022
    "I'm destined for something great" 18-year-old Nigerian Ahmed Salami always dreamed of stardom. He was born with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD. He posts weekly videos on YouTube to share his personal journey and inspire others.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Jun 12, 2021
    Let's also not forget that during the #ENDSARS protests, Governor Seyi Makinde sent uniformed men to protect peaceful protesters so they could be safe. Today, he joined in the protest. I don't care if this is bare minimum but posterity will not forget #June12thProtest
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Apr 1, 2025
    "Auntie Esther lives in Lagos. She buys and sells pepper at Mile 12 market. Every market day, she carries a basket on her head. She is very hardworking. Last week, Auntie Esther went to Sapele and she came back with pineapples and oranges. We all love Auntie Esther".
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Jun 26, 2025
    If she noticed and didn't say anything, that would have been another lecture on how a friend didn't care 😭
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Nov 15, 2025
    They cancelled her for days on end.
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    Ridwan Oke
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    Nov 15, 2025
    Chimamanda was always right.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Oct 12, 2022
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    You will also procrastinate a lot more and get less than your capacity done. You will gradually reduce in social skills - inability to start and hold conversations with people and just unable to keep friendships for long.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    Jul 4, 2020
    Immediately after your wedding, create a Paystack payment link that doesn't have a specific payment. When people start asking you when you will give birth, send them to link to contribute to the baby's welfare in advance.
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    The Force!
    @Orifunke
    May 16, 2021
    Aseju ni NYSC. Serving in the Lord's army ti to.