Oyinda’s Interview.

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When the AprilCentaur Network asked Oyinda who she was, she introduced herself as one who eagerly takes on various endeavours, only to let go when she senses its time has passed.

She is en route towards a promising engineering career but expressed an unwavering commitment to writing, believing it will remain an integral part of her life till her dying breath.

The interviewer, taken aback by the seriousness of her words, determined to clench his soul and ask if all her aspirations pressured her.

Oyinda, usually accustomed to pressure, revealed that the greatest source of it comes from within herself.

She acknowledged that her ambitious dreams may be difficult for her parents to comprehend because they cannot relate to its peak since her career differs from theirs. As a result, she is the only one left to scold herself.

She then adds, in reflection on her journey, about how, over time, she has become more accepting of her shortcomings and the gradual process of gaining clarity, concluding that one doesn’t need to have it all figured out at once.

Sensing Oyinda’s openness to the conversation, the interviewer inquired about her management with confidence and self-doubt.

Oyinda, undeterred by the line of questioning, confidently asserted that while self-doubt occasionally troubles her, her moments of confidence outweigh those periods. She believes that genuine and unwavering confidence might be elusive for everyone.

The interviewer, deciding to delve a little deeper into Oyinda’s life, questioned how her childhood affected the person she became.

Oyinda divulged how being the youngest of three girls - by a considerable gap - taught her to be comfortable in her own space.

Initially introverted, her time in boarding school revealed her ambivert nature.

She finished by crediting her family for nurturing her dreams, encouraging her curiosity, and providing early exposure to knowledge. To her, those were the gems she most valued.

When asked about her siblings' role in her self-actualisation, Oyinda explained how she emulated their habits and modelled her life after them.

Mayowa, her immediate senior, inspired her love for writing, while her introverted nature shaped Oyinda’s own introversion. To the extent that she felt a sense of guilt when she discovered a small portion of her extroversion, fearing it might compromise her privacy and relation with her sister.

Eventually, she came to her own findings of the joy and thrill of being herself.

With regard to self-actualisation, Oyinda pondered and spoke about the importance of having people ahead of her, mentors who guide the way. But she also gave prominence to the significance of carving one’s own path as she gained most of all by becoming her own person.

The interviewer, desiring to bring back her historical achievements, inquired how she felt among her peers, writing her first draft at 14 and publishing at 17.

Oyinda, with a particular sweetness to her manner, expressed how she “milked the whole teenage author thing.” She added that although she was proud of herself, the impact of her success only struck her during the book launch.

She concluded that at ‘her young age,’ she felt superior to others, “but now that life is kicking all of us,” she finds inspiration in those who once looked up to her.

If you want to hear how falling in love added colour to Oyinda’s life, tune in to the podcast below and be inspired by her remarkable journey.

Prepare to be captivated by Oyinda’s insights, just as we were, and be full of awe.

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