The Grade That Changed Everything

The Grade That Changed Everything - NoCV

There is this student of mine who was desperate to graduate that year. After my exam, the student came to my office, with so much worry and said, “I am sure I’m going to fail your course, but please is there any form of assistance you can give me? I don't need the certificate for anything. The certificate is for my dad, so I can be allowed to focus on my music career." I listened, but did not promise anything. I asked for the details, and the student left, looking both anxious and relieved. When the time came, for reasons I still don’t fully understand, I gave the student a B. The student graduated, and today is one of the biggest names in the Nigerian music industry. A while ago, the student reached out to properly say thanks, collected my account details, and now a monthly alert arrives that far exceeds the salary the school pays me. Sometimes I wonder… was it luck, compassion, or just timing that led to this? And more importantly, if bending the rules for the right reasons can change lives, where do we draw the line?

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Episode 9

My Side of the Story : First of all, I’m not one of those “Instagram tailors” that people insult anyhow. I take my work seriously. This particular client brought her fabric very late. She came on a Friday evening and said she needed it “by next week,” not even realizing that was just five .... read more

Episode 10

My Side of the Story : My sister talks like I chose this path out of stupidity. She doesn’t know how much I suffered trying to fit into the “accountant” box. I worked in two firms after NYSC, one paid me ?60,000, the other ?80,000 and I was still broke every month. I was working like a robot, .... read more

Episode 7

My Side of the Story : When my aunt said that to me, I felt so hurt. I know jobs are hard to come by, but my hijab is not just fashion, it is part of who I am. Removing it feels like stripping away my identity just to please people. If they are telling me to take it off now just to get the job, what .... read more

Episode 6

My Side of the Story : Yes, I did some freelance work while at the office, but it’s not because I don’t value my job. The truth is that the salary cannot even cover my transport and feeding, let alone rent. I studied graphics design in school, and while I appreciate the company giving me a chanc .... read more

Episode 3

My Side of the Story : When she first came to my office to apply, I was very clear with her. I told her directly that I have a strict rule in my company, no female staff is allowed to get pregnant until they have served at least four years. The reason is that my business relies heavily on consistenc .... read more

Episode 1

My Side of the Story (Photographer): I know she’s angry, but she’s not telling the full truth. First of all, the location of the party was changed last minute, and she didn’t inform me early enough. I was already set to go to the first venue before she called to say it had moved somewhere els .... read more

Episode 2

My Side of the Story: I know my madam has painted me black already, but let me talk my own. I didn’t steal anything. The wig she’s talking about, I only took it because she has refused to pay me my full salary for two months. I’ve been managing myself with nothing. Sometimes I come to the salo .... read more

Episode 4

My Side of the Story : I know my father means well, but he doesn’t understand me. Music is not just a hobby, it is my life. All through university, I was performing at shows, writing songs, and even earning small money from it. Whenever I try to explain, he says I am being stubborn and unrealistic .... read more

Episode 5

My Side of the Story (Tailor) : Yes, she brought her clothes and money, but what she didn’t say is that she came very late in the evening on Monday, expecting me to deliver by Thursday. That’s just three working days. Most clients don’t understand how much work goes into sewing, especially whe .... read more

Episode 8

My Side of the Story : Pastor means well, I know that. But I’m not turning away from God. I’m just trying to live out my purpose in a different way. Since I was a child, I’ve loved storytelling. Acting gives me life in a way nothing else does. I believe that even in secular movies, one can sti .... read more

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