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Meet the Queer Creative Who Bet on Himself and Hit His First Million
Kunle built a marketing agency, hit his first million in profits in four months, and headlined his own concert. His nuclear family didn't show up to any of it. This is the story of what it actually costs to choose yourself in a city like Lagos, and why he'd do it all over again.
Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu
Jul 86 min read


EmpowerQ Needs Your Support
I was leaving Ms DSF’s show at Ultima Studio on December 24, 2025 when I heard a group of louts opposite the gate shouting, “Na boy or girl?” The question took a moment to register as being directed at me. By the time it did, the shout had become serious, the crowd had grown, and my friend, who was with me, was scared. One of them came directly to me and said "oga, you must leave here." I made it to my ride. I was debriefing my best friend shortly after the situation unfolds
Jeremiah Ajayi
Jul 26 min read


Speak Like You Own The Room: How To Present Your Work Without Giving Away Your Authority
Presentations go beyond slides and the meeting room. Learn about powerful phrases you can use to drive conversations, optimize for results, and reflect the confidence you have in your work.
Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu
Jun 174 min read


What Nobody Teaches You About Leaving a Job in Nigeria
If your manager recently scheduled a meeting about documenting your workflows, or a new external team suddenly starts asking questions about your role, pay attention. It's possible you've already lost your job.
Lean about what you need to do to stay safe and how you can strategically plan your exit.
Tracy-Allen Ezechukwu
May 265 min read


AI Is the Most Accessible Economic Lever Queer Nigerians Have Ever Had
Only 16% of the world uses AI.
You could be in the other 84% or you could close that gap right now.
As a queer professional, AI makes it possible to build income streams that were never readily available.
We're running a four-week training to teach you how you can create your own path to success using AI as your support.
Jeremiah Ajayi
Apr 292 min read


Why We Started EmpowerQ and Where We're Headed
From an underdog journey to launching EmpowerQ, discover how we’re building Nigeria’s first nonprofit for queer professionals to thrive at work.
Jeremiah Ajayi
Sep 24, 20253 min read
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