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Why I Chose to Document the Streets and Everyday Environments Around Me

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Lagos, Nigeria — Shot by Seyi Explore For the longest time, I believed that storytelling required distance; that I needed to cross borders, board flights, and stamp my passport before my experiences became worth sharing. I thought “exploration” had to look like foreign cities, exotic landscapes, and places far removed from everything familiar. But something shifted. I began to look closer. I started paying attention to the streets I walk every day, the ones I once ignored. The roadside vendors setting up at dawn. The danfo buses rattling through traffic. The quiet resilience in the faces of people just trying to get through the day. The organized chaos that somehow works, even when it shouldn’t. And I realized something powerful: There is so much story right here. Lagos, Nigeria — Shot by Seyi Explore The Beauty in the Ordinary We often overlook what is closest to us. Familiarity has a way of dulling our sense of wonder. But when you slow down and truly observe, the ordinary becomes ex...

Discovering Places on Two Wheels: My Bicycle Vlogging Journey

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I’ve always loved riding a bicycle. There’s something about being on two wheels; the wind on your face, the freedom to explore, and the joy of just moving, that has always drawn me in. It’s not just exercise or transportation; it’s fun, it’s eco-friendly, it’s economical, and it’s a feeling I can’t quite explain until you experience it. Funny enough, I didn’t start riding a bicycle for fun initially. I actually bought my current bicycle for a side hustle, delivery services. But almost immediately, I thought: why not use this bike for my content creation journey too? I want to capture places in motion, share views, streets, markets, and moments as I ride. I’ll be getting a phone holder and a few cycling kits to make my vlogging smooth, safe, and enjoyable. ‎Thinking back, my love for riding began much earlier. I learnt to ride when I was in junior secondary school at Isolo Secondary School . I still remember one holiday when my father gave me some money specifically to learn how to ride...