From Pharmacy to writing Nollywood’s biggest blockbuster: A chat with Collins Okoh

Two of the top 3 highest-grossing Nollywood movies between 2020 and 2023 owe their writing to Collins Okoh, a pharmacist turned self-taught screenwriter. When I asked how he felt about his latest work —the widely acclaimed A Tribe Called Judah, which grossed N1bn within 21 days— he said, “ Of course, it feels…

ByAyodeji FalayeJanuary 22, 20240Comments

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HR’s Share Their Craziest Interview Stories

Have you ever wondered what interviews look like from the HR’s POV? I asked 6 HR’s to share how a candidate shocked or threw them off-balance in an interview. Come read with me... Some names have been changed to remain anonymous Tolu I haven't had that experience on the good side, I mean throwing…

ByRegina OnekpeJanuary 18, 20240Comments

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2024 in view: Spotlight on Tech Leaders

In 2023, what set the ball rolling for the year in tech was the layoff surge. In 2024, however, it’s a trend of CEOs resigning, or so it seems. Or better put, it seems the tide of tech trends has shifted to leaders across all levels. A few layoffs though… FrontDesk, a US startup reportedly…

ByAyodeji FalayeJanuary 11, 20240Comments

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Please, become a polygamous worker

Hello, Buddy! “Work two remote jobs, reach financial freedom.” That’s the mantra of an interesting community I just read about - with over 300,000 members on Discord and Reddit. They pretty much share tips and celebrate their successes as ‘’overemployed’’ people. And what does that even mean? So, this community of professionals coined the term 'over-employed' (OE) which…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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HR Desk: “Talk to me, I’m all ears”

Hello, Buddy! Welcome to a new week😊 So, something interesting is happening in Kenya: Effective from March 2024, Kenyans will now pay less for mobile calls due to the country’s economic conditions. This is how it plays out in my head: the Kenyan communications authorities are like, “Guys, the economy is really insane right now. We might…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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Creative Genius: No, don’t work until you feel sleepy

Hello, Buddy! OkadaBooks has broken so many hearts with the news of its shutdown. Come for a bear hug if your heart is one of the affected 💔😩 Oh, just in case you didn’t know, OkadaBooks is (or should I say was) one of Africa’s leading digital book providers. P.S: We announced a mini-revamp to the CareerBuddy…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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A Tech Boss: The Real Housewives of AI

Hello, Buddy! A lot is going on in the tech space right now. But the biggest drama has to be around the name on everyone’s lips — Sam Altman. From getting fired at OpenAI, and attempted poaching (alongside Greg Brockham) into Microsoft, to Open AI's internal revolt against its board, and Sam's willingness to return if…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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Sales Mogul: I think we’ve had enough

Hello, Buddy! Something interesting happened recently. This lady's car went up in flames, like totally burned, but a Stanley cup inside the car somehow survived without a scratch— and there was ice in it too! She filmed it, showed everyone on social media, and guess what? The CEO of Stanley is getting her a new car! Now, the…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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Leader’s Lab: Hey, stop hoarding feedback

Hello, Buddy! But what do I stand to gain if I don’t throw yet another leadership quote from the whole Sam Altman saga in your face? Here goes nothing… ‘‘If your team will not give anyone that tries to take you out the middle finger, you haven’t hacked leadership yet!’’ P.S Q1 2024 is coming in hot.…

ByAyodeji FalayeNovember 24, 20230Comments

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Money will in fact buy you happiness

Open in app or online Money will in fact buy you happiness ..there are just levels to these things. JUN 1 SHARE Let’s Partner Up. Your target audience are our friends! By partnering with CareerBuddy Daily, you'll be positioning your brand, product or services to reach thousands of captivated readers that are eager to learn about what you have to offer. Reach…

ByAyodeji FalayeJune 1, 20230Comments