I don't know what to headline this.

I had thought about poverty so much that writing this will come from trying to balance the emotion that comes with it.

At one point, I thought my view was one-sided, but it feels like the reality to me.

So when you are done reading this, I like to read your views.

When people say the rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer, we know they mean economic situation, but I have given a new meaning to it.

I have this great habit of stalking people who do great things, so I have tangible background information.

It was in this great habit that I found out that 99.99% of these people who are doing well and have made names for themselves are products of rich backgrounds and had attended the best universities.

Oh, don't get me wrong here. They do the work, they are hard workers, hustling all day and night to be where they are.

And the best part is that their orientation towards life is positive, they don't even see the other part of the world or believe in poverty.

What I found out is that if they weren't doing the great things they are currently doing, they will still be able to maintain their current lifestyle.

And it's beginning to play out in our movies too, a jobless person living in a well-furnished room and parlor self contains that's it yearly rent isn't less than 500k.

Maybe we should visit Ajegunle where people live in wood-constructed homes to face the realities of things.

A lady who I so much respect and admire had recently started this community where they train young people to become leaders, and I was excited about this. She's badass and I know it will be great.

I recently saw a flyer for a one-day class, maybe 2 hours or there about for 61, 000 naira.

In Nigeria's federal universities, students beg for help with school fees of 28k.

I hope you are beginning to see things from my perspective.

And I promise you, her aim isn't to cancel out on the poor masses, but they don't just see this side of the world.

Poverty is shitty, but a lot of people are in it.

I try not to think about this, because I know I have a great future, but is it possible to ever fit into their midst? Is it possible to dine and wine with them?

I know I will get replies like, you don't have to fit in with them, just be you.

But, I do want the opportunities they have. I want my kids to have the softest and lofty things in life too.

And just one last thing, whatever you are building, build for the poor too. All some of them need is an opportunity.

Have you ever thought of this? I like to read from you.

xoxo

Aisha