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is this mic working? šŸŽ¤šŸ˜­okay hi.My name is Akpati Ifeakachukwu Princess and I think I’m doing that thing again where I re...
27/05/2026

is this mic working? šŸŽ¤šŸ˜­

okay hi.

My name is Akpati Ifeakachukwu Princess and I think I’m doing that thing again where I reintroduce myself like I didn’t already do this last year 😭

I’m a social media designer, visual storyteller, content lover, and a recent Biotechnology graduate from the University of Benin.

yes… biotech + design. I know. it still sounds like two different people living in one body.

for over 6 years, I’ve been creating visuals, telling stories, and building content for brands, startups, communities, and creative projects across different industries.

some days I’m deep in design concepts and campaigns.
other days I’m thinking like a scientist , structured, analytical, observant.

and somehow… it all works together.

last year, I also started something really close to my heart an initiative to train underprivileged children in technological skills. we successfully launched our first cohort and secured partnerships to keep it going.

that experience reminded me that I don’t just like creating things that look good…
I like creating things that do something.

still learning.
still growing.
still figuring out what all of this is becoming.

but yeah… hi again

I stopped posting on LinkedIn for a while.Not because I ran out of ideas, but because I realized I was performing more f...
29/04/2026

I stopped posting on LinkedIn for a while.

Not because I ran out of ideas, but because I realized I was performing more for the timeline than I was performing in real life.

So I paused.

No pressure to show up. No pressure to ā€œstay consistent.ā€ Just work.

During that time, something shifted.

I launched Train a Child to Take Initiative.
What started as an idea turned into real classes,Fridays and Saturdays.
Students showing up with their phones and laptops.
Spaces secured. Systems built. A growing community, over 100 people learning, online and offline.

No noise. Just ex*****on.

And it made me question something:

When did we start measuring progress by how often we post about the work, instead of the work itself?

Don’t get it wrong, visibility matters. Posting consistently can open doors.

But building something real? That’s a different level of work.

I recently saw a designer share nine years of experience with just a simple introduction, no long threads, no constant posting. And it hit me:

Some people are not performing. They’re building.

This is me returning, with a different mindset.

Less performance. More substance.

Less talking. More doing.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to always show up online, maybe the answer isn’t to push harder.

Maybe it’s to step back and build something worth talking about.

07/04/2026

Because these memories last forever ā¤ļø

04/04/2026

I didn’t plan for this to be one of the best days of my life.

But somehow, it became one.

On Good Friday, I did something I’ve never done before, I stepped out to talk to people about Jesus Christ. His life. His death. His love.

And if I’m being honest, I was nervous.

It felt unfamiliar. Uncomfortable. Not ā€œme.ā€

But I did it anyway.

Standing there, speaking, sharing… something shifted. It wasn’t just about the words anymore. It was the realization that maybe boldness isn’t about having everything figured out. Maybe it’s about showing up even when you don’t.

Because let’s be real…

We love the story of purpose when it’s clear, structured, and impressive. We talk about impact like it’s supposed to happen in straight lines.

But it didn’t even happen that way for Him.

There were years of quiet.
Years of waiting.
Years where it didn’t look like anything significant was happening.

And then, in what seemed like a short window, everything changed.

Lives touched.
Miracles done.
A sacrifice that would echo through eternity.

It made me think…

What if the seasons we’re so eager to escape are actually preparing us?

What if the confusion, the delay, the discomfort all the things we label as ā€œnot workingā€ are actually doing something deeper in us?

Maybe the problem isn’t where we are.
Maybe it’s that we’re resisting it.

Because the truth is, a lot of our heaviness comes from holding on to things we should have released a long time ago.

Old expectations.
Old timelines.
Old versions of ourselves.

And maybe… just maybe… the freedom we’re looking for starts with letting go.

Letting go of needing to have life perfectly mapped out.
Letting go of the pressure to always ā€œbe on track.ā€
Letting go of the fear that where you are isn’t enough.

Because today reminded me of something simple but powerful:

You don’t have to have it all figured out to walk in purpose.

Sometimes, all it takes is one step outside your comfort zone…
and everything begins to make sense after.

Two months ago, I went quiet on social media.Not because I stopped building.But because the kind of work we were doing c...
15/03/2026

Two months ago, I went quiet on social media.

Not because I stopped building.

But because the kind of work we were doing couldn’t be documented in posts.
It had to be done in meetings, phone calls, and a lot of uncomfortable ā€œCan we try this?ā€ conversations.

Last year, I woke up one morning with what honestly felt like a ridiculous idea.

What if we trained young people in practical tech skills early enough that they never felt locked out of the digital world?

No funding.
No structure.
No guarantee that anyone would take the idea seriously.

Just a belief that it needed to exist.

So I started from zero.

One conversation.
One meeting.
One partner at a time.

There were days it felt impossible.

But today, I finally get to say this:

The first cohort of Train a Child in Tech begins March 29, 2026.

šŸ“ Benin City, Edo State.

We’ve secured a physical training location.
We’re working with partners behind the scenes.
And we’re currently building the platform that will help connect our students to real work opportunities.

Our trainees will be learning skills like:
• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Videography
• Content creation

Which means they’ll need real projects to grow with.

So if you’re a founder, business owner, or someone constantly needing creative work done and you’re open to beginners learning while they contribute I’d love to talk.

This started as a wild idea in my head.

Now it’s becoming real.

And honestly, I couldn’t be more grateful for how far this journey has come.

12/03/2026

I saw a video by and the concept stopped me mid-scroll.

The video used letters to describe the emotions many of us carry quietly anxiety, comparison, doubt, fear, guilt. And honestly, it was powerful because it was real. Those thoughts are familiar to a lot of people.

But while the video was playing, I caught myself disagreeing.

Not because the creator was wrong.

But because I realized something about where I am in life right now.

There was a time when those voices in my head were the loudest ones.
A time when I would have watched that video and felt like every single word described exactly what I was going through.

But growth changes your internal conversations.

Now there are other voices that speak over those thoughts.

Not perfectly.
Not all the time.
But enough to change how I see things.

And that shift has helped me more than I can explain.

It has helped me academically.
It has helped me in my relationships.
It has helped me become more grounded in who I am.

Sometimes it’s important to remember that your mind will always have questions.

But your soul can have answers.
Your faith can have answers.
Your relationships can have answers.

Watching that video reminded me of something simple but powerful:

There was a version of me that would have completely agreed with it.

But today, I can respond to those thoughts differently.

And that, to me, is growth.

PS: Take your time to read the reply.

21/02/2026

When I was younger, I thought God showed up in big moments.

Answered prayers.
Major breakthroughs.
Life-changing miracles you could point at and say, ā€œthat was Him.ā€

But lately, I’m realizing He shows up differently.

In the friendships that came when I felt alone.
In the doors that opened when I had no qualifications except faith.
In the patience I didn’t pray for but somehow learned anyway.
In community.
In timing.
In becoming someone stronger than the version of me that first asked.

Scripture says, ā€œIn all things God works for the goodā€¦ā€ not just the dramatic things.
Even the quiet ones. Even the waiting seasons.

I’m 22, figuring out life, faith, and what it means to build something that matters.

Documenting the journey of building, failing, learning, trusting and training young people through tech while I grow through the process myself.

Maybe God hasn’t been absent.
Maybe He’s just been subtle.

This is the Journey.

20/02/2026

ā€œNanakorobi Yaoki.ā€
There’s a Japanese saying: fall seven times, stand up eight.

It’s about resilience, persistence, and coming back stronger after every setback. It doesn’t just say ā€œrestart,ā€ it carries personal growth, failure, and reinvention

Four years ago, I didn’t know what it meant. I had no plan, no network, no parachute.
I’m 22. I’ve failed. I’ve stumbled. I’ve doubted myself. And yet, here I am picking up the pieces, building again, sharing what it really looks like to start without a parachute.
So a little reintroduction, May name is Akpati ifeakachukwu princess and I am personally inviting you to join the journey of an introverted storyteller who is the life of the party but would never be seen in one
And learn how she navigated building her life and adulting šŸ˜‰

Founders and NGO leaders, I want to share something I’ve been building that might change the way you see young tech tale...
10/02/2026

Founders and NGO leaders, I want to share something I’ve been building that might change the way you see young tech talent.

When I started the Creative Institute, I noticed a frustrating gap: young people are eager to learn, but most training programs don’t connect learning to real work. Students finish courses, collect certificates, and then… the skills rarely translate into projects that make an impact. Meanwhile, organizations are searching for talent who can contribute immediately. That disconnect hit me hard.

That’s why we built Train a Child in Tech. Every course is designed so learners learn by doing, build portfolios as they go, and get feedback from peers and mentors. By the time they’re ready, they don’t just have certificates, they have real work they can show, and organizations can see their skills before bringing them on board.

And for founders or NGOs, this means you don’t have to spend weeks hunting for the right person. You can browse a curated database of portfolio-ready talent, ready to contribute to your projects immediately. No pitches, no uncertainty, just results.

Building this hasn’t been easy. I’ve spent late nights thinking about how to make learning stick, how to make assignments meaningful, and how to give learners opportunities to shine. The truth is, training talent is only half the work. Connecting them to real impact that’s what changes the game.

If you’re a founder, CEO, or NGO leader looking for skilled young creators, comment ā€œI need talentā€ or tag someone who does. Let’s start building real opportunities, together.

NGOTalent

I’ve been quiet for a few days.Not because I stopped buildingbut because I needed space to think, pray, and remember why...
05/02/2026

I’ve been quiet for a few days.
Not because I stopped building
but because I needed space to think, pray, and remember why I started.

Post-grad life has a way of humbling you fast.

I graduated last year.
No induction yet.
No job lined up.
Just responsibilities, expectations, and that familiar question: ā€œSo what’s next?ā€

What no one really prepares you for is the quiet pressure.
The kind that wakes you up at odd hours questioning your pace, your decisions, and whether what you’re building will actually work.

In that pause, one thing became painfully clear:

Young Nigerians are not failing because they lack skills.
They’re stuck because no one gives them real opportunities to prove what they can do.

Training alone isn’t the problem.
The gap is after the training.

You can take course after course and still have:
āœ…no real projects
āœ…no portfolio
āœ…no credibility in the eyes of employers or clients

That gap is exactly why I’m building Train a Child in Tech.

It’s not another certificate-based program.
It’s a proof-based system where young people work on real projects, build real portfolios, and leave with evidence they can stand on.

I’m still figuring life out too.
I don’t have everything perfectly aligned.
Some days I’m building while carrying more weight than I show.

But I’ve learned this: clarity often follows obedience and impact matters more than certainty.

So I’m building in public.
Resting when I need to.
Showing up again anyway.

If you care about youth development, employability, or sustainable impact in Nigeria, this conversation matters.

And if you’re a young person trying to find your footing you’re not behind.
You’re early.šŸ’™

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