Letters — Tobi Nifesi

Her words. My ink.

I’m not exaggerating when I say women are probably the reason I’m a writer and still writing.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiMarch 15, 2023Tobi NifesiWomen’s History Month, Women, Writing

this side of Nigeria

I have hope that despite the challenges that plague the country, Nigerians can put forward and collectively get behind a mandate that promises a brighter future.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiMarch 1, 2023Tobi NifesiNigeria, Politics

this little instrument of mine

When I think about the most impactful ways I can apply this little gift and instrument of mine, that is called writing, I can’t think of anything other than telling stories—stories, imagined or true, that give people the guts to try new things, to not be too afraid of change, and to be resilient in the face of adversity.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiFebruary 15, 2023Tobi NifesiWriting, Ghostwriting, Storytelling

Playtime is not over

Playtime was an opportunity for me to think outside the box, create new worlds and imagine a better version of the one I lived in.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiFebruary 1, 2023Tobi NifesiCreativity

the true value of 40%

By the time this year’s over, I’m fairly certain that I would have spent 40% of the year working.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiDecember 15, 2022Tobi NifesiTime

I'm back

And what a break it was. On this side of that break, I have more will, energy, and wherewithal to be more.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiOctober 15, 2022Tobi NifesiStorytelling

Guess what we launched?

I know everyone’s neighbour, cousin, and mother’s aunty has a podcast nowadays, but that didn’t stop us from joining the long list of podcasters out there. And I’m excited about ours.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiSeptember 15, 2022Tobi NifesiPodcast, Career

The path of least resistance

I’ve been running in circles working on the same projects, writing and rewriting the same books, and chasing targets that seem to keep getting farther away from me.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiAugust 15, 2022Tobi NifesiMentorship, Career

My wife’s up to something

I know nothing about fashion. But my wife does. And that’s the 4,567th reason we’re together. She completes me, fashion-wise.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiAugust 1, 2022Tobi NifesiFashion, Lerit Nifesi

hope over fear

The last couple of weeks have been stressful for various reasons. It genuinely felt like I was being mentally yanked from side to side in an underground windowless storage room just wide enough for the edges of my shoulders to meet the walls.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiJuly 15, 2022Tobi NifesiFear, Psychology, Hope

The one about… 🇨🇦

Canada has given me so much in the way of experience and relationships; I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I didn’t move here.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiJuly 1, 2022Tobi NifesiCanada

What’s in the water?

If you are one of many individuals whose jobs have been considered redundant, you should know you’re not alone in this. I’m sorry that you’re going through this, and I’d encourage you to check out my friend’s company, where you can get the support you need to transition to a new job.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiJune 15, 2022Tobi NifesiLayoffs, Career

Everything in moderation.

The internet is great, but sooner or later, we need to ask ourselves if we have too much of a good thing here.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiJune 1, 2022Politics

The Celtics way

They say inspiration can come from anywhere. And indeed, it can. Because today, I’m inspired by the Boston Celtics.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiMay 15, 2022Tobi NifesiSports, Psychology, Hope

I miss my guitar

In the past few days, I’ve listened to the entire John Newton Howard’s Apple Music Essentials album, looped The Cinematic Orchestra’s Ma Fleur and Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, and hummed mindlessly to soundtracks from Downton Abbey and season two of The Crown.

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiMay 1, 2022Tobi NifesiMusic, Writing

No Attribution Required

If someone does a good or bad thing because of something I wrote, is it my fault that they did what they did? Am I responsible for the reactions people have after they read my work?

the first and the 15thTobi NifesiApril 15, 2022Ghostwriting, Writing