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ABOCODERS; The girl code

Misspuregold: Your name Simi: Simi Olusola Misspuregold:  Your background Simi: Errm, background…….. Studied Physiology in UI, graduated in 2011. Been in the development sector since I was 13, started out as a volunteer and this was how I discovered my passion for development work. Misspuregold:  How many businesses do you run Simi: Well, I run an NGO, Aspilos Foundation which is the parent to AboCoders and I run a micro consulting operation. Misspuregold: Do you have a 9-5 if no why Simi:  Yes and no. I work as a project management/human capital development consultant and I also work as a copywriter. Both are 9-5 jobs but they are not conventional 9-5 still. The consulting one is not an everyday 9-5, it is part-time/project based while the other is a work from home job.  Misspuregold: Tell us about abo coders and what's the main aim  Simi: The main goal of AboCoders is the provision of secure and sustainable livelihoods for young ladies in Nigeria es

ADEKOLA EMMANUEL: More than just a photographer

It was my pleasure interviewing the charming and eccentric CEO OF KOLIMO MEDIA, it’s not just photography it’s a media change. Watch out for them, they are setting a standard for not just Nigeria but the world…… Misspuregold: Your name Adekola: Adekola Emmanuel Misspuregold:  Your background  Adekola: Born in lagos, lived and schooled in abuja, Finished from BAZE University Abuja, started as a graphic artist in 2010 built up my photography and videography skills, which were all self taught, worked in 3 media companies within my school years but after school which I always planned was to set up my own business. Also I'm 23 years old and also a sickle cell soldier. Misspuregold:  How many businesses do you run? Adekola: Currently just one which is Kolimo Multimedia, have plans to go into others in the future. Misspuregold: Do you have a 9-5 if no why? Adekola: I don't have a 9-5, because I have never seen myself working in one, I have tried that befo