Realities of a Nigerian Creative

There are times when I genuinely wonder what my life would look like if I had a 9-5.

This isn't necessarily because I want one, but because sometimes, I wonder if I would feel more settled.

I look at people my age and some of my friends who have jobs. They wake up, get dressed, go to work, close at a certain time, receive their salaries, take their annual leave and, to a certain extent, know what the next month is going to look like.

And then there’s me.

In this episode, I spoke about what it feels like to be constantly "building" while your friends are growing in their careers.

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How can an entire generation, many of whom were still finding their footing in adulthood, be so vocal about what they wouldn’t tolerate, and so willing to challenge systems that previous generations had simply accepted?

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Do you ever wonder how creatives in Nigeria get work done? Have you ever calculated the cost of thriving in Nigeria as a creative?

In this episode, I broke down what creatives go through to thrive in this unstable economy. Do give it a listen.

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Moniepoint CEO literally called Nigerians dumb and the internet went crazy.

In this episode, I spoke up about the issue, what it really is, and what we can do about it.

In this episode, I on the of creativity vs. Survival. Because these days, on social media, it feels like every creator/influencer you see is just trying to trend.

There’s no or authenticity anymore. People are jumping on trends like it’s drinking water.

Listen and contribute if you want to.

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Your phone can either be your greatest tool, helping you grow personally, spiritually, and in your career or business. Or it can be a digital prison where you’re constantly feeding on other people’s curated realities.

Let’s explore the 5 tools to keep you sane in this “fast-paced world”

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Social media can connect, inspire and build. But it can also destroy. That's why it's a double-edged sword.

In this episode, I discussed what it's really doing to us and how we can utilise it to our benefit.

Additionally, this episode is based on my book, The Silent Invasion. If you want to join the waitlist, send me a DM here

The difference between motivation and structure.Building a content or business routine that doesn’t rely on “vibes.”

How accountability (community or scheduling tools) keeps you steady.And many more...

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In this episode, I spoke about the age of the attention economy and why we are slowly losing our minds and losing opportunities for wisdom. Listen and let me know what you think.

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In this episode, I share what I’m learning as I walk through this tension, especially as it relates to life as a creative, a digital entrepreneur, and a believer in purposeful work.

On the 1st of June, 2025, I delivered a masterclass in my Church  @cbcnigeria6960  kickstarting our Entrepreneurship Masterclass Month. What I shared was my story about how I always knew that doing a 9-5 wasn't for me and how I was able to pivot into entrepreneurship.

But in that story, I took our 3 things that would benefit anyone who has been "meaning" to start, launch, build, scale, record, post, and act on on whatever God has laid in your heart.

Listen and be inspired to carry out that heavy burden in your heart.

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Whether you like it or not, someone younger than you is watching you. The question is, how are you influencing them?

In this blog post, I spoke on how you may be influencing them and what you can do to get it right.

The theory of social comparison states that people determine their social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others.

This theory, developed by Leon Festinger has become increasingly intense in digital spaces, where curated content and highlight reels reign supreme.

In this episode, I did a deep dive into the topic of comparison and how to break free!

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On this episode, I spoke about how many creators will do ANYTHING just for clout on social media. I also spoke about what to do if you want to grow without clout!

I personally believe that every creator should develop their public speaking profile. In this episode, I spoke about how you can develop them in this episode.

If you want to become unstoppable in 2025, there are some key areas to develop that will unlock your full potential. You can read the blog post here ----> https://fisayopatrick.com/unlock-your-full-potential/

In this episode, I spoke in the platforms Nigerian creators cannot monetize in and how frustrating it is.

I also spoke on the possible solutions to these problems.

I’m this episode, I talked about the different stories of Nigerians who have found it difficult to live abroad and are now Japada-ing.

Listen to the episode I recorded in why I don’t want to Japa from Nigeria Here

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In this episode, Emmanuel Ojodun and I spoke about how he juggles freelancing with his 9-5 job as a creative graphics designer. To make it worse (or better), Emmanuel is a student of the Lagos State Univeristy (LASU), Ojo, Nigeria.

Listen to the episode and glean from it.

With the rapid rise of social media and endless streams of content, it’s easy to get lost in the world of consumption. In this episode, I’ve spoken on the issue.

A lot happened to us and is still happening to us creatives this year.

In this episode, I’ll be doing a break down of all that has happened, how we’ve managed to stay afloat and what we are hoping to see.

In this episode, I discussed why Japa is not the case for me. People are usually shocked when I say these and I've explained why it's so in this episode.

In this podcast episode, I featured Gabriel Ogundele, a personal brand and AI specialist who's also a Nigerian creative and he spoke on how he has been able to hack the 'Nigerian problem' affecting every creative.

If you want to become a successful female creator, I've spoken about 3 key traits that you need to have for success.

In this episode of Realities of a Nigerian Creative Podcast with Fisayo Patrick, I spoke about finding stability in the present chaotic environment.

In this episode, my friend, Akolawole Ezekiel (KennyDudu) and I sat down to discuss how we manage our clients' jobs as freelancers when we fall ill or are absent.

In this episode, I spoke about how many times comparison crippled my self-esteem and 'killed me' many times. And I also shared how you can deal with it. Listen and be blessed.

Here's the concluding part of the embarrassment.

Listen as I share my story on how I was embarrassed by a fellow Nigerian creative and how I handled it.

Here's how you can handle the dollar increase, skyrocketing food prices, and the total insanity happening in this country. Learn how you can make more money and live well even during these trying times.

Many creatives fail to talk about how they let their clients down and what they did to rectify the situation. All they share are the good sides.

In this episode, I spoke about how to move on after letting a client down using a personal story.

Listen and enjoy.

In this episode, I invited one of my friends who literally ran away from the entertainment industry and temporarily gave up his music career because he was told he had to become gay.

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In this episode, I spoke about how AI will take your job as a creative and what you can do to make sure that it doesn't.

This is the continuation of the previous episode. I went further into the soft skills that are essential for success.

In this episode, I spoke about which skills you should build first, soft skills or hard skills? This episode is broken down into 2, so as you're done with this one, listen to the next one.

For every Nigerian creative who desires to succeed in 2024, these are the 5 things that must be left behind in 2023.

Listen and be blessed!

In this episode, I spoke about the challenges creatives face when dealing with project supervisors or bosses of some sort.

Some are very derogatory with their feedback, some give destructive comments in the name of feedback and so on.

I shared my experience and the experiences of a few creatives that I know.

This is the very first episode of Realities of a Nigerian Creative. Here, I talked about some of the 4 major challenges of creatives in Nigeria.

Check it out.