He survived Boko Haram, then Lagos seized his okada

Also: Not all men, apparently... [View Web Version]( [Zikoko Daily] 13 December, 2021 Hey there. Here’s an email I should have sent to my manager this morning: Hi, the only Monday I like is the final working Monday of the year, so congratulations to me for not getting fired so far. I am thus a rare spec and will be accepting my reward in cash or more cash. Thanks. But seriously though, well done to you for making it through work or school in one piece. It’s not easy. Today’s Naira Life subject is someone who knows all about hard work. What do you expect from a father and a mechanic who left Borno state for Lagos — doing everything from fixing cars to riding okadas — just to make sure his family is fed and clothed? First, my final feedback call. Ifoghale Newsletter Editor THE SURVEY Are You Not Entertained?! It’s a big deal for me to write emails to you everyday — I know your inbox is precious — so I want to do my best. Sharing your thoughts on what I’m doing right or wrong would be helpful. 👀 [Share your thoughts]( NAIRA LIFE The Inside Gist: He Survived Boko Haram, Then Lagos Seized His Okada ---------------------------------------------------------------  A mechanic from Borno State? How did you pull that off, Toheeb? He reached out to me. I knew I had to talk to him the moment I found out that he’s from Borno state and had survived Boko Haram. How did the interview happen? The interview happened over a WhatsApp call. One of the first things that struck me was how well he spoke, considering that he stopped his education at JSS 3. He would later tell me that he spends a lot of time learning new things on the internet. You have three seconds to tell me why I should read his story today, go! Did you ever wonder how the Lagos okada ban affected the riders? If you didn’t, this story will make you step out of your bubble. Are there any cool bits that didn’t make it to the final draft? Yeah, it's related to your earlier question. He told me that he reads and watches stuff about mechanical engineering on the internet. [Read his Naira Life here]( In Ep. 4 of Artwork, learn how you can grow from freelance designer to a world-class brand design studio. 👉🏾 [Watch now]( . This is partner content. *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Zikoko Daily's Top 2 Not All Men, Apparently: Skincare Edition It turns out it’s really not all men. Specifically, not all men treat their skin with body soap and vibes. You might recognise this Man Like feature, [Lateef](, from this [viral video](. So, how does a Yoruba man become a skincare content creator? I’ll let him tell you that, as well as why he thinks Lagos men don’t fight each other as much as men in the UK. [Read more]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Your 2022 Memes Are Ready 2021 is almost over and I can’t believe I don’t have even one measly million dollars to retire with. I guess we’ll try again next year. If you dream in dollars, or you’re aiming to become a full-time hoe, or manifesting the sexiest version of yourself for next year, whatever, one of these eight memes will [describes your 2022]( mindset. [Yes, finally]( Quiz Which Female Nigerian Celebrity Can You Pull? This quiz just might be the Christmas miracle you need. It won’t give you the celebrity, but it might give you a little confidence. [Take the quiz](  Shop from stores like ASOS, Apple, H&M and pretty much anywhere. With 32 physical addresses around the world, Shop & Ship will make sure your order gets to you, without the hassle of Nigerian Customs. 👉🏾 [Start shopping](. This is partner content. Zikoko Recommends... - Watching Attack on Titan, since you’re probably free now. That anime just gets wilder with each new episode. - David - Wearing a mask when you’re outside, but only the black ones, because they’re sexy in a mysterious way. Oh, and because of Omicron. - Ifoghale - Not staying at home all month long. In fact, your house should be wondering where you are. - Ibukun, who is on leave and in the streets  Saving all year is cool. What’s not cool is spending those savings on paying for surprise medical bills. Learn about affordable HMO plans from Hygeia and keep unnecessary expenses in check. 👉🏾 [Get Hygeia's healthcare](. This is partner content. This Week's Mood When someone sends me a work email on this most holy final work week: Source: [Zikoko Memes]( Spread the love How was today's Naira Life? Consider sharing this with someone who should read the story. 👉🏾 [Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily&body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe]( - [ABOUT]( - [ADVERTISE]( - [READ MORE]( - - - - [Unsubscribe here](