I mean, it's a whole lot that has a mix of good and not-so-good feel. All in all, most people seem tired. And finding the balance to keep up with new tech is also overwhelming.

mass production of ai slop is hurting our feeds

When everyone (including AI) can generate content, value and thought-leadership becomes the currency.

Let's be honest, how much AI slop have you consumed this past week alone? Quite a number right except you are one of the numerous people intentionally avoiding AI content. I totally feel you. It is farther-reaching than we can currently see.

On the other hand, it has enabled people to create beyond their regular capabilities as well as assisted a lot of us in making our work easier. While I use AI regularly in between tasks, I make sure not to excessively depend on it. I tend to infuse my ideas and thought process into it a lot because honestly, it does hallucinate and it's not ideal to use it without your critical thinking.

However, as people are using it in this balanced way, some others aren't and that's where this AI slop discussion comes in. The more AI slop we see on our feeds, the more social media apps are enabling it. While some of these platforms now label AI-generated content so users can know they are viewing one, it still doesn't do much. Instead, they are creating newer features to make more realistic ones. This has caused AI fatigue in a lot of us and we wonder why we wouldn't be tired of the internet.

Social media trends in 2024 were more of long-form content vs short-form content. It was also more authentic behind-the-scenes content, a day in the life, and a peek into the creator's nature. At that point, AI had started infiltrating the scene but not as much.

Come late 2025 and present-day 2026, people aren't arguing over long or short form content. They are seated deep in their creative pockets trying to create something more valuable. So now, it isn't if you are posting more, doing more bts shots or taking us through your day-to-day activities. It's a completely different time now. People are more eager to see what value you are actually offering beyond surface-level whipped AI content.

Users are asking questions: Was there any human work done behind this? Or was this a shabby AI idea with no depth? Whether creators and brands like it or not, AI isn't going to suddenly stop soon, as I mentioned, it is far-reaching. Working quicker than the speed of light.

The need for real, value-driven content has never been more needed. Brands need to make sales, as creators need to make an income. If the digital media apps keep favouring mass-produced AI slop content over content that has a good percentage of human brain work, then it is an actual problem.

meanwhile, people are going offline

The cool kids are calling it “going analogue,” which is a reduced or absolutely zero consumption of digital media for a speculated period of time.

Dazed reported on the growing “analogue” movement: people deliberately moving away from hyper-digital life through film cameras, offline hobbies, printed media, dumb phones, vinyl, journaling, and reduced screen dependency.

Does that sound cool? Yes. Would I do it? Who knows. However, the entire idea behind this is rejuvenating. The internet is fast-moving, doom scrolling is becoming a sickness and overconsumption of digital media is mentally draining. So the idea of going back to the life before all these makes sense.

Paperback books are actually cool. Hobbies like gardening, knitting, painting etc. should actually be rekindled by people who once actively did them. It sort of feels like a quiet rebellion and a call for reclamation of what really matters to humans.

Maybe this is one act that resets the tiring nature of the internet for a while, at least until we crave being online again.

From AI slop surge to the rise in going offline, amongst others, I think the internet has done its part. Doomscrolling, social media highlight reel, the pressure to show up online, fast-moving trends and algorithm changes; at this point, we all should be getting paid for consuming it all. Right?

How has the internet treated you this week?

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Do we all love the idea of being time-mapped throughout our days, or do we actually fancy being a bit soft on our schedule?

here’s what i mean

Is that even real? When I read things like these, I sort of roll my eyes. Personally, I’ve always struggled with following stiff schedules. Especially self-inflicted ones, like the above tweet.

I follow through with it for a few days, my brain starts to get the signal of being boxed and instead of adjusting to it, it fights it. Which could look like me finding it really difficult to have a happy day, because I can’t move past an overly planned array of schedules.

Now, I imagine there are a lot more people who fall into this spectrum like me. We are meticulous and great at what we do, however, don’t tell us the exact time or hour to get it done. If you do, guess what? You have just proven that you can cause serious harm to us, no matter the severity of your actions.

what’s my ideal way of doing stuffs

My ideal way of doing things is in free form — like an artist letting their hands move at the sway of each brush stroke. That’s always me. Although, I’d often beat myself at my inability to follow things as perfectly planned as society sells it — because low-key it feels like I’m the odd one out. Am I?

My lack of a rigid structure doesn’t eat into my productivity at all. It’s just me being productive in a different way. Most times, when it feels impossible to finish a task, I tell myself to calm down. And over time, after multiple anxieties or fear of being a procrastinator, I’ve learnt something: I work in three ways.

Free form (my ideal way): letting my brain pick the task at the right time, not at a structural must-do timing (except for tight work deadlines).

Pressure: the deadline is closing in, something has to give way, and suddenly I move. It’s not my preferred method, but it works sometimes.

Mood form: trusting myself enough to know I’ll finish something as long as it matters. As long as it’s important to me.

Some days, none of these work. Those are the days when I’m just not ready. And I’ve learned to accept that too. What I’ve realised is, the way culture paints lifestyle habits isn't always realistic. It assumes everyone’s brain works the same way. It doesn’t.

We’re sold this idea that if you follow the system: the right planner, the right routine, the right discipline, everything will fall into place. Some of us don’t work that way and that’s not a flaw, that’s just how we’re built. The goal here is to know yourself well enough to work with how you actually function, not against it. Some people thrive with proper planning while some people thrive without any. Most of us are somewhere in between, and we spend way too much time trying to be something we’re not.

That tells you, when best you can fulfil your work tasks and how much planning needs to go into what you do. Light and minimal plans work for me. For you, it might be sticky notes pasted in tactical places to propel you. And for another, it might be the use of reminders, time blocks and other essential tools. The aim is to find your mode before spiralling over being lazy or being a time slacker.

From my routines, time has taught me not to overly plan or make things super perfect. Some things are better when they flow freely instead of being bound by times or seasons. And that’s not laziness. That’s just knowing how you work.

Are you the rigid type of planner, a light and loose planner like me or are you more of an " anyhow it comes " type? Would love to know your thoughts.

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Picture being the only rich person in your family. Everyone else looks to you for help. At first, it feels nice, “I’m helping my siblings and nieces,” you say. You find joy and fulfilment in being the saviour of the household. Not because you are proud but because you have a genuine love for being able to help others. What feels like help becomes exploitation in an instant. You are now being used as a constant source for money. Your relatives care more about themselves. Even while you are drowning in your own needs, they still ask you for money. And guess what? You didn’t stop. Your best friend advised you against it: “Keep some money aside to invest, save as a trust fund for your children.” You didn't take it seriously. Until something happened; sickness loomed, you became weak and scared. Then you decided to fake your death and watch how your family would react to it and treat your children. You plan to watch it from behind the scenes via installed cameras in your house. That didn’t go well, because they showed their true colours. They didn’t care at all. They took ownership of your lovely house, sold your cars, and threw your children out. You even lost your best friend in the midst of it. Alas, this made you realise certain things and that one situation changed everything.

lesson 1 - we can't always know others' intentions

Watching BTS showed me that not every close friend or family member cares about what’s best for you. I mean, this is a no-brainer, right? The world is wicked; be careful of who you trust, they say.

It may sound easy, but it can be tough to see the difference between black and white. This is especially true if you’re as trusting or big-hearted as Aderonke in the film. She noticed her siblings taking advantage, but she let it go. She chose to keep trusting them. While at it, her friend also betrayed her.

In life, we can't always know others' intentions. At every point, it’s important to trust your discernment, the nudging of your spirit, and your wisdom. Observe how close people relate to you. Is it weird all a sudden? Fickle or off? Are you being too open? Are you suddenly letting go of boundaries? Observe carefully and look for signs. When you feel uncomfortable, trace that feeling to what might be wrong. If it's worth reacting to, be sure to act on it immediately.

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lesson 2 - money that isn't tracked feels like a lot

I noticed that Aderonke, even with her wealth, didn’t have clear financial plans for her future.

She had a successful real estate business, but she was unclear about a backup plan for her young kids in elementary school. She’s a young widow. She could have easily saved a sum of money in a trust fund for her kids as she was being generous to everyone else. That mattered because, while she faked her death and watched her home through the cameras, her kids' future was already uncertain. If she had truly died, there would have been no safety net for them. It would have been a case of grace to grass for them at such a young age.

I don’t think being financially wise is something foreign in this age. Regardless of how wealthy you are, saving is as simple as keeping some funds aside from your regular expenses. This will serve as emergency funds later. It also helps you spend wisely. As the adage says, cut your coat according to your size. Often, money that isn't tracked feels like a lot. But once it's spent, you realise it could have been managed better.

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lesson 3 - embrace life outside the hustle culture

One last thing I noticed in BTS was how much Aderonke focused on her business. Not that it was a bad thing, but she could have done more outside of it to improve the quality of her social life.

She wasn’t interested in dating, and she had a very small circle of friends. In her case, she felt fulfilled with life. So, she focused completely on her business. It seemed like she did that to stay busy or to cope with her grief. There were scenes where she felt tired and drained. It wasn’t clear if that led to her being sick, but it definitely had an effect.

It’s super easy to automate life. If one thing goes wrong, we find the next best thing to divert the energy into. While that always works for good sometimes, in other cases it might not always be favourable. Above life tantrums, remember you can only go through life with a healthy mind and body. Taking time out to rest when you feel you are hitting the limits shouldn't be an Olympic sport.

we have learned the lesson; what’s next?

Obviously, you weren’t the one in the movie, but you get the whole story of how it went. This was a movie and not real life, but I am sure that situations like this occur in the world. It’s okay to be helpful and be there for our loved ones; that’s an awesome thing to do as a human. However, while we do that, let’s remember the thin line between good and bad, appreciation and deception, and other opposites that can sneak into relationships.

The movie was a great watch; a hard 10/10. People said they cried while watching it, but I only did a bit at the end when everything got better. Whether we all cried or not, Funke Akindele killed it as usual on this one.

It’s on Netflix, so if you want a more in-depth watching experience, be sure to check it out. It’s two hours long, so get your popcorn ready.

Anyone else seen the movie?

What's one thing that stood out for you?

Social media feeds are buzzing with lock-in, it’s 2026, grind hard, no-one’s-coming-to-save-you talks, and while all these are true in their sense, can we talk about how most people aren’t doing this out of personal observation but due to societal pressure?

Everyone wants to be everything all at once. We are jumping on the next big trend, the next step or idea that seems to be working out for others. Can we all just chill for a minute? It’s great to desire to move forward or be in motion like the cool kids call it these days but have you thought about the YOU factor in it all? Like where do you actually stand and how do these actions contribute to your future goals?

I recently came across a post that was posted by a few people which says: “everyone has their ministry, maybe yours isn’t a get ready with me. Maybe yours doesn’t involve viral hooks or trending sounds. Maybe you are being called to share something else, something differently. For yourself, for everyone else, answer the call.”

That is as real as it sounds. Whilst everyone is chasing being a software engineer or becoming a startup founder because people have stepped foot into it and it worked, there is someone else who is definitely not going to ever have these job titles and still get it right in life.

I think my biggest concern is how socially influenced we can be by trends, patterns and norms. The fact that it is out there and ten or more people agree with it doesn’t make it the next big thing for you. We are all called to something and that might look like the most mundane and uninteresting thing society has ever seen but then it’s for YOU.

For another person, it can be the most hippy and socially aware thing which might just feel more right, but it doesn’t make your unconventional and purposeful path wrong. The faster we all come to terms with purpose, callings and mandates, the better good for us all.

In between the rush, the grind and the locking in, I fear most people aren’t honoring their true call. I don’t blame the people, I blame society for how it demands much from us. The present generation seems to be rolling into one bubble from another. It’s one thing or the next. The world is moving fast. We keep hearing stuff along the lines of; the ones who don’t move forward will be the one who gets left behind. I bet our parents breezed through their generation without the hullabaloo we are currently witnessing. It might have been a different kind then but there was definitely no AI and a skyrocketing technology boom.

All that being said, one of my favourite verses in the Bible beholds this line that says “be still and know that I am God.” I love it because it sorts of recalibrates your mind from the idea of you being in total control to the fact that God himself brought you into the world. That alone tells you to hold your cup and just pause a bit. Now society doesn’t enable us to actually do this or in fact, be still. Like I said, it’s always one thing or the other which often feels like a disadvantage or being on the wrong side of the coin.

If you wouldn’t take anything away from this piece, take this: the world puts out a lot of demands and that in itself can look like swimming into the whims of societal pressure especially in the age of digital media whilst neglecting yourself and how you are meant to reason as an individual.

Remember why you are here: to live right and fulfill purpose. Your purpose may not lie in the trends or popular stuff, it may all just be in a version that is totally different. It could also be vice versa and while I can’t tell you what is and what isn’t, do well to always know that your life isn’t entirely in your hands but in God’s. While He equips us to take actions and make decisions for ourselves, it is as important as ever to often go back to talking with and believing in Him because trust me, He sure knows it all. So do well to hold your peace and be still. God’s got you always. 🤏🏽

What do you think YOUR actual calling is? The one that doesn’t fit the trend?

• I dissect the idea of hustle culture and what it means in our generation today.

• I discuss ways Gen Zs are turning from hustle culture and embracing ease instead.

• I share social media posts and stories detailing the idea of “lazy girl jobs” and what it actually means in contrast to hustle-grind culture.

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Since the glorification of hard work and how it ties to modern-day success, hustle culture has become the face of capitalism, work-life balance, and the holy grail to becoming a successful individual. But is it really the ultimate work rule to live by? Or are there other ways to achieve success?

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If hustle culture hasn't been glorified in our world today, I don't know what else has. It seems to be a regular norm and the way of life for most people. Simply put, work hard to get paid well. Emphasis on extremely hard. I have observed, studied, and gotten a glimpse of what the world is becoming and I can't be more glad that the perception of hustle culture is getting its backlash. The era of ease is here and some Generation Zs are not having it the old way. Rather than forge on traditional work patterns, they are craving balance, peace, and self-love. This has propelled a lot of them (women especially) to become their own bosses, call the shots at work, and leave unsatisfying workplaces. But how did this shift take place?

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What exactly is hustle culture?

Hustle culture refers to a mindset and workplace norm that glorifies relentless work, long hours, and constant productivity as the primary path to success, often at the expense of rest and personal well-being. It emerged prominently during the 1990s and 2000s entrepreneurial boom, particularly in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, where overwork became normalized among innovators and startups. The philosophy of “go hard or go home” spread through motivational rhetoric urging people to “hustle harder” for wealth, fame, or career advancement.

With the rise of technology, changes in the economic system, and the overall nature of what the modern society has evolved into, hustle culture is no longer just a buzzword. It has become what most people eat and drink literally—not because they want to, but because it's an invisible rule of society. Sort of a do it or get nothing kind of situation.

Some instances include working multiple jobs to meet a reasonable income threshold and the uncomfortable endurance of a toxic workplace because it's either that or going jobless. Regardless of what hustle culture means to you, we can't deny the fact that it's simply the idea of us working our hats off to get through life either by coping with jobs we don't like, having several side hustles, being hyper-productive, or juggling multiple things all at once to earn an income. It's still all about the hustle—sadly.

How Gen Zs are navigating hustle culture

This is where the plot thickens. Society says go hard or go home, Gen Zs are saying we can go soft and still get the job done. Talk about turning the tables around. Let's dissect this. As a Gen Z, sometimes life already feels harder than it should be. When I hear stories from parents and the older generation in general, it's giving we came to the world at the wrong time. How were the '90s & '80s so chill to a reasonable extent? There's no doubt, life is life-ing and things are naturally not meant to work out the way we want them with society clamoring on so much all at once.

But, the order has changed. Most Gen Zs are not comfortable settling for less or keeping on with the strides of the world, not to mention capitalism and its bugging demands. In recent times, there's been a surge of younger generations clapping back at the idea of hustle culture and its hyper demands. They are creating their own definition of hustle. They call it chill, soft living, and less chaotic than what society is demanding. As a Gen Z, I also do not fancy the agenda of hustle culture. I remember writing sometime in October about the lividness of hustle culture and boy did I rant so bad.

How Gen Z women are redefining success beyond hustle culture

Gen Z women are reframing success by rejecting the hustle culture’s glorification of burnout as a necessary badge of honor. Instead, they are moving towards work practices that integrate emotional intelligence, creativity, and community impact. Many of them are prioritizing flexible work environments, mental health support, and purpose-driven careers. They use social media to promote vulnerability, self-acceptance, and diverse narratives of success.

Through the advocacy of soft life and ease, they are challenging old norms and inspiring others to find joy and meaning in their craft without sacrificing their well-being. This redefinition has encouraged a more inclusive, compassionate, and balanced vision of what success could look like for future generations.

The rise of soft ambition & soft living among young women

It’s no news that the idea of ambition and work is evolving. Gen Zs are embracing what can be called soft ambition. Unlike the traditional, aggressive drive for success which comes with relentless hustle and burnout, soft ambition is a contrast to it. It prioritizes balance, well-being, and authenticity. This new mindset is a desire for fulfillment that extends beyond career milestones to include other important things such as mental health, social connections, and personal growth.

Soft living, as a complementary way of life, encourages slowing down, practicing self-care, and valuing experiences over constant achievement. For Gen Z women, this era means taking a step away from proving worth through productivity to cultivating a meaningful life that respects their limits and honors their unique paths.

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Social media posts & notable reads on the subject

TikTok's “lazy girl jobs” trend, popularized by creator Gabrielle Judge, promotes high-paying, low-effort remote work prioritizing mental health and flexibility.

A post on LinkedIn declares “hustle culture is dead,” ushering in soft life visibility.

Hustle culture vs soft living: how Gen Z is re-imagining 21st century word.

Women posting about their 'lazy girl jobs' on TikTok.

As Gen Z women pioneer the era of soft ambition, they are dismantling the myth that success demands sacrificing oneself and happiness. Instead, they are showing that success can bloom from balance, boundaries, and unapologetic joy.

Through their raw stories of rest as rebellion on TikTok and Instagram with posts like “lazy girl jobs” that prioritize peace to #softliving routines rejecting the 5 AM grind, there is a booming cultural reset where well-being is taking first place.

This gentle revolution has rejected the idea of survival. It's now championing the idea of thriving easily rather than filling our days with stress and unrealistic work standards.

What's your take?

Should hustle culture still be the invisible work rule for society or are you team soft work & ease?

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Lately, it feels like pink bows are everywhere.

Phone pouches, fancy water bottles, wallets, jewelleries, baseball caps have all caught on to the trend.

I didn’t realize it at first until I started noticing them on almost everything.

If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, picture this: cute, feminine ribbon-like bows stamped across everyday items. You’ve probably caught a bow or two yourself; maybe while shopping or scrolling online. Same here. And I got super curious. Why are these imprints everywhere?

So, I did a bit of research and here’s what I found. If you’ve been wondering the same, let’s go in-depth together.

The Coquette trend finds its roots in the extravagant life of Marie Antoinette, where lace, corsets, bows, pearls, and pastel tones symbolized luxury and femininity. Historically, the “coquette” represented charm, playfulness, and allure; a woman both innocent and teasing. Fast forward to today, the aesthetic was revived by Tumblr’s soft-girl movement and has exploded on TikTok, blending with modern girlish energy. It thrives on hyper-feminine details like florals, ballet-inspired fashion, frills, and ribbons, creating a dreamy style. More than just fashion, Coquette is a cultural embrace of softness and unapologetic femininity in a world that often dismisses them.

Let me also add this: 🎀 is one of my favorite emojis. While redesigning my blog’s branding (check the email header), I stumbled on a similar ribbon-like icon on Canva and thought, “Why not make this my blog’s icon?” I loved it because it felt so cute and feminine. Only to realize later that it’s actually a thing.

Have I been tempted to cop a few items with pink bows? Definitely, yes. I’ve actually grown into my pink-hood since mid-year, so much that I now find a pink variant of almost any accessory or item I buy. Funnily, I always thought my color was red, lol.

And now, with the Coquette trend beaming everywhere, it’s been refreshing to see this feminine aura and aesthetic culture naturally woven into everyday items.

Call me girly or not, I’m one of those people who genuinely appreciates cute, aesthetic things. It feels freeing to celebrate girlhood without holding back.

Peep my tablet too.

So yes…

I’m Damilola.

I love cute aesthetic bows 🎀.

I own more pinks now than I did a year ago.

If it isn’t cute, I’m not getting it.

I’m girly.

And I love being that.

Have you also been seeing pink bows everywhere or I’m just so deep in pink-hood right now?

Okay, just kidding! But seriously, I feel all I came to do on earth is work, work and work. Take me back to the days when my mum already has my day figured out and all I have to do is just roll out of the bed and get into the shower while the day sorts itself out.

Can you imagine that an average person has to work to at least fend for his or herself? I mean, it is in moments like these, I wish I was a trust fund kid. Let me be spending old money while you all figure out life.

It doesn’t help that employees are being enslaved all in the name of a job. What do you mean that I have to sit at my desk and work from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday only to earn less than $200 a month. Are you playing??

My counterparts abroad are earning way beyond this and you want me to settle for less? In our quarantined economy? On a more serious note, no jokes here.

I actually do not have any issue working a 9-5 but at least let the pay be worth the workload. No wonder, there is a high risk of depression and anxiety at work places. I believe everyone who works for an organization, company or firm should have a decent work-life balance, should not be underpaid and should be entitled to adequate work benefits.

Over the years, I’ve experienced what it is like to work a 9-5 and mine wasn’t really something to love.

As your buddy and growing girlboss, I have compiled the ultimate employee rule book.

No more cutting corners, feeling less of yourself and getting anxious over your job.

Rule No. 1

Limit all work commitments and communications to work hours alone. I’m as guilty of this as real as bread can be. The last time I found myself doing a work related task around 8pm, I sure had to snap myself out of it. Like what? Did I just throw my work-life balance out of the window? *gasps*

Rule No. 2

Never settle for less. This is where the slave masters in form of employers come in. Have you ever seen a job role so decorated as something magnanimous only to discover that it is way beyond what it should be? Talmabout coupling tasks and duties meant for two people. Why do you have to be the HR and Marketing Coordinator? Except you’re being paid duly for the two roles, that’s alright but if not? *runnnn*

Rule No. 3

It’s okay to say no sometimes. You don’t have to say “yes sure, I can do that” or “absolutely, why not.” I get this. You might want to prove to your colleagues or managers that you know your job and that you are capable but please if there is some one else who can do it better, let them! For your sanity and for the welfare of the workplace in general, let them do it. Especially if it’s way beyond your job description. Once again let them do it. If it goes awry in the long run, it is safe to say your job might be on the line.

I feel like I wrote this angry or like I have been treated so bad at my jobs to arrive at this. Absolutely not. But I’ve had my fair share of employee chronicles and to be honest, I just want the best for you.

Have you had crazy experiences at your workplace? Kindly share in the comments.

And what’s one employee rule you would give your fellow employee?

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The movie follows the life of a young lady (played by BamBam) and a rich Igbo man who would do anything to marry her (played by Uzor Arukwe). From the clips I’ve seen and the reactions online, I think the movie is captivating a lot of Nigerians (females especially) because of the intense love delulu it depicts. Perhaps the rich man in the movie is every lady’s dream.

Achalugo, I’m just writing this to share my thoughts on everyone’s thoughts about the movie… because I actually haven’t sat down to watch it, and I don’t plan to. For some weird reason, I don’t really enjoy watching Nollywood movies that much—unless it’s a blockbuster cinematic film like Seven Doors, Gangs of Lagos, Sugar Rush, and the like. As much as this might sound somehow, I just find it hard to concentrate on certain Nollywood movies. Blame it on the days when my mum would buy tons of Nigerian epic movie CDs—stories about Igbo chief priests, village girls moving to the city to work as house helps and falling in love with their madam’s husband, or kings and palace guards forcing marriages left and right. I’ve seen enough. Thankfully, I’m not traumatized.

Although, to be fair, those movies made up a part of my childhood, and they were fun to watch. I just think I’ve outgrown them. These days, I’m more of a Hollywood action-thriller and K-drama girlie. Anything that transports me out of Nigeria to a better reality? I’m up for it.

Now, back to my movie review—which, sadly, I won’t be able to watch or experience firsthand. But from the great comments and glowing reviews, I can see why people love it. That said, I’ve also seen a few people argue that Igbo men aren’t all big talkers like Uzor’s character in the movie. Now, who’s going to tell the girlies already in search of a rich chief like Uzor? Definitely not me sha.

I’m not too sure why this is even a debate, though. And honestly, I don’t think one character’s portrayal in a movie defines an entire tribe. Rightly so, some Igbo men could be just like Uzor’s character, while others may not be (perhaps the people complaining have met the other kind of Igbo men). I’m not here to say what is and what isn’t, but it’s been fun reading people’s takes on the movie.

So, have you watched this movie already? And if you’re Igbo, would you say the men were accurately portrayed? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below!

Cheers 🥂

For those unfamiliar, God’s Not Dead is a film series focused on faith, resilience, and the complex intersections of religion and society. If you’re already a fan, you’ll know each film builds on the original theme, exploring various storylines while sticking to its faith-based core. As a Christian, anything that brings me closer to my faith, especially through film, is hard to pass up.

Here are five moments that truly stood out to me in this latest installment, moments that not only reinforced my faith but also reminded me of deeper truths about life:

1. God brings mountains your way so that He can show you they can be moved. Every challenge becomes an opportunity for growth, resilience, and deeper faith.

2. Even in the darkest storms, light awaits at the end. This reminder of hope kept resurfacing, especially in moments when all seemed lost.

3. It’s not about your qualifications; it’s about who sends you. When God guides, the path is set—not by personal strength but by His power.

4. Greatness often lies just outside your comfort zone. Real growth comes when we push beyond what feels safe and familiar.

5. God surrounds you with the right people when you choose Him. The characters in the movie find allies in the most unexpected places, reflecting the importance of divine support.

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Beyond its inspirational message, In God We Trust exposes the often murky side of politics and the challenges of staying true to one’s beliefs in a world full of compromise. The movie reveals the harsh realities of the political arena but holds steady to the idea that faith prevails. It’s a beautiful reminder of the forgiving, enduring nature of Christianity and the strength of belief.

I genuinely think this is a movie worth watching—whether you’re looking to deepen your faith or seeking inspiration during challenging times.

Thanks for reading today’s post:)

Love,

Dami 🤍

• I’m lightly expressing my ached thoughts and desires that have been suppressed because of our capitalist world (this topic deserves a much more detailed perspective but for today, let my thoughts just be free of its annoyance).

• One more thing, maybe a little weeny updated “about” on what The Girlboss Lifestyle is (for my lovelies who need a bit of further introduction or not).

Enjoy your life or become a grounded recipient of work-life imbalance???

I just thought of how I’m barely able to have fun and interesting chats or texts with friends and acquaintances because my brain is constantly thinking of the one million things in life.

• What’s the next thing to do?

• Am I done with work? 

I’m constantly in a whip of hustle, hyperactivity, overthinking, and less tending to my social life.

Can’t I just be in the moment and chat away freely like a bird without worrying about my bedtime being overdue? Or can’t I just sit in bed and laugh at all the cheesy and funny Instagram reels without thinking of doing something that is actually “important?” Can’t I just be free and reckless?

I think I have forgotten how to enjoy conversations, and feel the thrill of meeting people and even the comfort of others. I unknowingly push myself away from the world because I’m trying to build a future I haven’t seen yet. All day long, I try to be the best. I try not to waste it on meaningless tasks. I devote myself to chores, work, and brain-engaging activities.

I mean, I even watch the news, the same news I whined at my parents watching. I have the news shows stored in my head, so badly that if I really need to watch them and I’m away from the TV, I would watch them on a news app. Why? Because the world demands that I’m aware of what is going on in it (tbh, I enjoy it too). 🫠

Capitalism, modern-day struggle, hustle and bustle culture, and standardized pressure from society are eating away at our youth, our freedom, and our joy. Nigerians know this firsthand, I can’t even begin to list what our day-to-day lives entail.

All these to say, life can be better if we can try to live a little more for ourselves beyond what life demands from us as individuals. I need to be free.

What’s your Girlboss highlight of the week?

👩🏽‍💻 I had a successful first week at my new job which I got recently (I’m finally on my start to reaching my goals as a content writer beyond my blog).

🤯 I have been learning French on Duolingo for the past 47 days! I'm actually in awe. I guess it is safe to say je parle français et en anglais. 🫣

The re-introduction I talked about earlier… If you are new or have been here since. I thought to hit the nail on the head. 👇🏽

The Girlboss Lifestyle is more than just a blog or newsletter—it’s a movement dedicated to redefining lifestyle and modern society culture. At its core, it serves as a practical guide for intentional living, inspiring individuals to challenge misguided societal norms and lean more into a life of meaning, growth, and fulfillment. Though the name carries a feminine touch, this publication is designed for everyone, regardless of gender. Through this, I hope to share my perspectives on living our best lives by aligning our thoughts, habits, and decisions with what truly matters. 💕

Thanks for being here! A bientôt 👋🏽

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