MEET THE INTERNSHIP CLASS OF 2019

Sandra Omilo

Sandra is a graduate of Babcock University, an inspirational lifestyle blogger and a Brand Strategy enthusiast, who enjoys making positive impacts wherever she finds herself. She is passionate about personal growth and development and is driven by the values of self-love and determination. She would like to solve the problem of copyright infringement in her industry.

When she is not meeting deadlines at work, Sandra is blogging and watching movies. Her three favourite podcasts/books are “Bants Books and Broke”, “Leadership” by Brian Stacy and “As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen. She likes them because they’re engaging, relatable and teach the importance of thinking positively to achieve one's life desires, respectively.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done.”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Catering for the welfare of the students in my hostel as a senator of the hall in Babcock University Student Association (BUSA), 2018/19 session.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Nike - This brand is inspiring and it reflects my core values.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

I love the fact that the environment is so flexible yet, we come up with amazing ideas!

Henry Opene

Henry is passionate about art and creativity, which is evidenced in his involvement in hand-painted art —something he has been doing for a while. Recently, he migrated to using digital graphics to create his art. He is driven by the values of learning and growth. This is why he never shies away from learning more when an opportunity presents itself.

One problem he would like to solve for his industry is helping entrepreneurs. When Henry isn’t working, he is watching creative Youtube videos. His top three favourite books are “Harry Potter” by J.K. Rowling; “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki; and “Star Trek” by David Alan. He likes them because they're inspiring and adventurous.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Never a failure, always a lesson”.

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Owning an Art Brand - GHOR.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

I will be Apple because the brand is distinct and unique.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

I love the working structure at Anakle.

Michelle Efuntoye-Dave

Michelle has a degree in Primary Education and grew up reading books bought by her mom. She plays the cello and is passionate about people management and books. She is driven by the values of hard work, tenacity, love, and personal growth. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, binge-watching series and writing in her book blog. In her industry, she would like to change the stereotype that people managers are unapproachable. Her three favourite podcasts/books are “The Young God” podcast, “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling and “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma. She likes them because they’re really big on self-reliance and growth.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

"Slow change is still change."

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Getting this internship opportunity.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Coca-Cola. This is because the brand is appreciated by both old and young people.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

Working with many young professionals.

Unwana Umosen

Unwana is a Mass Communication undergraduate of Covenant University. She had dreams of being a musician but that changed as she grew older and found love in English. She is passionate about all kinds of art and enjoys working at Anakle for a lot of reasons but most especially the exposure to a team of dedicated people. An industry problem that bothers her is how poorly brands are represented as a result of bad quality of content. When she isn’t working, she is creating a fun moment for herself, with or without people. One of the most creative books she has read is “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin which talks about love and death. Other books she loves are “Faceless” by Amma Darko and “You” by Max Lucado.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” - Winston Churchill

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

When I was in Primary 3, three of my teachers had to look over my classwork in Creative Writing because I got a 9/10 (It's always difficult to get a high score in English). They expressed how impressed they were with my work and encouraged me to continue. This unforgettable incident still motivates me today.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Nike because the brand motivates people to bring out the best in themselves

What are the values that drive you?

Love, respect and friendship

Toluwanimi Ogunmuyiwa

Toluanimi is a young data science analyst who graduated from Covenant University in 2019. The idea of helping brands tell stories using reliable data has always been one of his greatest passions. Currently a data analysis intern, he would love to use all knowledge gained in his career to tackle the problem of healthcare. Loyalty, perseverance and candour are values that he always abides by and when he is not analysing data at work, you can catch him watching Anime or playing video games.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“The only dreams I know are my own” - Yuno from Black Clover

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Getting into Anakle on my first try.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Marvel. This is because the brand lives to create excitement

Top 3 favourite podcasts/books and why?

Percy Jackson series, Heroes of Olympus, and Chronicles of Nick. It involves mythology and mythology appeals to me.

Zahra Yesuf

Zarah is a graduate of the department of Mass Communication from the University of Lagos and works as a content intern at Anakle. The ambience of Anakle’s workspace appeals greatly to her but she particularly loves the teamwork culture and amount of experience that accompanies being a member of the team. She is passionate about watching movies or series, reading a book and fashion styling. In the industry, she would love to solve the problem of target audience segmentation. However, when she is not doing any of these, she is probably sleeping, hanging out with friends or stalking people on Instagram.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Just Do It” - Nike

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

I ended my first year of university with a horrible grade and promise myself to at least finish with a Second Class Upper and that is exactly what I did.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

The Ice Cream Factory. I would like to make people happy the way only ice cream can.

Top 3 favourite podcasts/books and why?

“The Mischievous Mrs Maxfield” by Ninya Tippett: I loved that it portrays that you do not have to force yourself to do anything you are not comfortable with.

“Storm and Silence” by Robert Thi: The book motivates women to break free and achieve what they aim to achieve, no matter the odds.

“Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by McKenna: It makes me believe in the power of love

Solomon Nzere

Solomon has active experience in content creation, strategy and storytelling, which was gained from working across startups, student organisations and not-for-profit organisations. He is passionate about creativity — building campaigns, writing the most amazing copy, delivering on execution. He derives his values from loyalty, handwork and originality. No hype but he says, “the opportunity to learn a new thing every day and test myself across various teams” makes him enjoy being at Anakle.

He considers “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight; “The Grand Weaver” by Ravi Zacharias; and “Almost Everything” by Jeffrey Archer as his top three books because they are a blend of the most amazing stories, life lessons and spiritual guidance. When Solomon is not working, you can catch him reading books and blogs or maybe watching a movie.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Fail, Falter, Fly”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Leading a student body to organise a sold-out event that brought together all the players in its industry.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Nike. This is because Nike is constantly winging it, taking risks and getting it

What is one problem you would like to solve in your industry? *

Monetising the entire value chain in various creative industries.

Otiga Alih

LOtiga began his career in 2012 as a blogger and has freelanced as a graphic designer, website designer and a digital media buyer/planner. He is driven by vision, confidence, hard work, and persistence and these also fuel his passion about the media and its power to inspire audiences to take action.

Otiga is proud of Anakle’s track record of competence and he enjoys the fast-paced, smart thinking environment here. He looks forward to telling more Authentic African stories in the creative industry. Outside of work, he enjoys watching movies and reading byte-size articles on random things.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Pretend you are a genius, then act like one.”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Monetising my digital skills by setting up a business while still in school.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Apple. I believe in thinking different, challenging the status quo.

Your top 3 favourite Podcasts/Books and why? *

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho: Addresses the question of discovery and pursuit of one's true purpose in Life - a journey into self-discovery.

“The Master Key System” by Charles Haanel: Personal development and Spirituality of Man.

Bible: The book with the greatest collection of stories ever told.

Julius Omunizua

Julius holds a Mass Communication degree from Babcock University. During his university days, he served in several leadership positions including Director of Public Relations for Babcock University Students Association 2018/2019 (BUSA) and P.R.O for Mass Communication Students Association 2017/2018. A strong value that drives him is diligence. His three favourite books are “Giovanni's Room” by James Baldwin, “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. He is passionate about marketing, human rights, public speaking and film production. Julius owns a bespoke tailoring line called 'JOMUNI' and he is a freelance voiceover artist. When Julius is not working, he is busy dancing in front of the mirror or singing in the shower.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Humanity takes itself too seriously. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, history would have been different.”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Graduating with a first-class class degree from the university.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Versace. I chose this because the brand is a unique trendsetters and dares to be different.

What is one problem you would like to solve in your industry?

False advertising.

Ruth Oye

Ruth is an expressive person even though she is an introvert. A graduate of International Relations, she has a lot of ideas that she would love to bring to reality. She enjoys talking and being able to provide solutions. She believes that the digital marketing industry is saturated with a lot of people claiming what they are not. If given the opportunity, she would advise digital marketers to specialise in one key area of digital marketing. Empathy, integrity and honesty are some of the values that drive her.

Her top three favourite books are “Think Big” by Ben Carson, “Gifted Hands” by Ben Carson and “The Temperament” by Laraine Bennett. When she is not working, she enjoys reading novels, seeing movies at the cinemas and being in her own space alone as it gives her time to reflect. She is currently doing her Master’s in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies and considering building a career in brand communications.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

I have quite a few achievements that I am proud of, like being the academic director for the whole school during my undergraduate days. But if I had to pick one, it would be being able to intern at Anakle. Over 700 people applied for the internship programme and I made it to the top ten.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Nike. The brand is young, simple and they are full of innovations at every step. "Just do it" is the mantra we share.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about creating breathtaking ideas. I believe changes start from ideas, and that is what I love doing. I also love decorating events, I am an event decorator.

Torera Alonge

Torera, as she is fondly called, is a growing visual artist who uses photography as a reference to create hyper-realistic drawing. She studied Mass Communication. If there was one problem she could solve in her industry today, it would be brand piracy. Her top 3 books are “The Alchemist” by Paul Coelho, “The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman” and “7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. She is very passionate about drawing hyper-realistic portraits and when she is not working, she is watching motivational videos and drawing tutorials on YouTube.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Do not allow the behaviour of others destroy your peace of mind.” - Dalai Lama

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Catering for the welfare of the students in my hostel as a senator of the hall in Babcock University Student Association (BUSA) for 2018/2019 session.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Dangote. The brand likes exploring. I love learning new things and exploring.

What are the values that drive you?

Growth, peace of mind and authenticity.

Cynthia Nwankwo

Cynthia is a blogger who loves to write creative non-fiction. As a lady who cannot settle for the status quo, she is passionate about personal growth. Her disposition of gratitude and optimism help her navigate through her ambitions, which include changing the negative perception that people have of creatives.

Her favourite podcasts are “Aetherun: Dark Saga” because it is just like the short stories she writes; “Loose Talk” because it focuses on trends in the entertainment industry in Nigeria; and Joel Osteen’s podcast because they motivate her as she starts her day. Cynthia plays just as hard as she works. Don’t be surprised when you find her exploring cocktail/mocktail spots in Lagos or simply relaxing at home with friends and family.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together” - Vincent Van Gogh

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Getting her Masters despite all the challenges that came with it. It showed her how strong she can be.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Sia, because although she hides her face, everyone knows her, can recognize her voice and can relate to her music.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

Anakle exudes positive energy with smart, brilliant, fun and ambitious people all day.

Bukun Babalola

Bukun is a Law graduate who is about to start a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing. Dear to her heart are family, equality and family. She is also passionate about equality of gender, race and sexual orientation.

As she makes her mark in the marketing industry, Bukun hopes to tackle the lack of equal female representation in positions of authority.

Bukun’s favourite books are “Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto on Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe. She loves travelling and enjoying new cuisines when she’s not working.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude" Maya Angelou

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Organised a fundraiser for FATAD charity

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

It’d be Benefit Cosmetics because of the #mybodymychoice campaign using Harnaam Kaur.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

The people.

Ifeoluwakitan Animashaun

Ife is a lady of many parts: an athlete who enjoys fashion, music, photography and film. Through her passion for communication, she intends to get more businesses --irrespective of size-- to take advantage of the benefits of digital marketing.

She is driven by optimism and determination.

Her favourite books are “Looking for Alaska”; “Harry Potter: The Cursed Child”; and “Fault in Our Stars”. When Ife is not developing social media strategies, she prefers to watch movies or travel.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“If you look for perfection, you will never be content.”

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Completing A Levels.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Urban Outfitters because of their sense of style.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

Anakle is unorthodox in comparison to other workplaces.

Ometomobor Odu

Tobor is a student of the Pan-Atlantic University who is passionate about advertising and creativity as a whole. He is bothered by adverts that don’t leave a long lasting impression on an audience and looks forward to creating magic. Hopefully, his values of positivity , dedication, hard-work and patience will help him achieve this and more.

His favourite books/podcasts are “The Glazed Donut” podcast; “House” by Ted Dekker; and Hunger Games Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins. When Tobor is not analysing data at Anakle, he may be caught playing basketball, reading or doing some cleaning with music in the background.

FAVOURITE QUOTE

“There is always a way”- Nsikak Bassey Imeh, 2016

PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT

Making the world a better place by making people smile.

IF YOU WERE A BRAND, WHICH WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

It would be Apple. Apple is one of the coolest and most creative brands out there. Their technology is mind blowing and their way of telling stories is great.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT ANAKLE?

The working conditions and team spirit of the people.

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