What a year 2024 has been already – and it’s only March! Our quest which began in the new year for teammates to help lighten our load led us to many gems and continues to strengthen our hopes not just in the quality of Nigeria’s young people but in her future economic prospects. Here’s hoping Nigeria’s leadership steps up.

Anyhoo, we officially lucked out in our search and one of our newly minted engagement specialists joined us this month – our year is about to go on a run! But before they start delighting or needling you, dear reader, it is only fair that, as has become our tradition, we introduce them to you via a rapid fire set of questions they answer to tell you about their personality.

Well, meet Joy Asegieme!

Star girl: Joy Asegieme

You will be stuck on a desert island without internet access for the next 30 days. What 5 songs will see you through?

Five songs??? That’s pretty hard because I love music so much and narrowing it down to just five songs is brutal. But I’d go with:
“Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift (OF COURSE!!) I loveeeee her lyricism so much.
“Spring Day” by BTS (Kpop GODS!) Their entire discography should be on this list, to be honest, and it was a complete struggle to pick one song.
“Till Forever Falls Apart” by Ashe ft FINNEAS. If it’s a love song, sign me up!
“Say Yes to Heaven” by Lana Del Rey. She’s MOTHER! Also, her entire discography could make this list.
“Remember” by Asake. Asake is such a vibe, so it’s not surprising his song made this list.

What 2 Nigerian podcasts will go on that trip with you?

Menisim – Hear me out! I am not a fan of men hosting podcasts because most times their opinions are flat-out misogynistic, but I enjoy listening to the views of Micheal and Murewa on Menisms.
I Said What I Said – I love FK and Jola.

FK and Jola of I Said What I Said Podcast

What are you reading now?

I am currently reading Fate and Furies by Lauren Groff. It’s such an enthralling read and I love her writing style because it’s storytelling, but it feels like I’m reading poetry. I could go on and on, but you should check it out.

Most impactful quote from your favourite movie/tv series?

One of my all-time favourite shows is Derry Girls, and I love the quote from the scene when Claire is coming out to Erin and she says, “I’m sorry Claire but I’m just not interested in you like that.” And Claire responds, “Look at the state of you.”

Which outfit from the launch of Disney and Kugali’s Iwájú would you steal?

I would definitely steal Kehinde Bankole’s outfit from the Iwájú launch. It’s colourful, completely gorgeous and some might say the cape draped on her shoulder is overkill, but I loved it.

Kehinde Bankole sparkles in this sumptuous number by Tiannah Styling. Photo Credit: ( /@_kehindebankole)

Favourite sports/sports team?

I am not a sports girlie, so I have none at the moment.

What’s your ultimate karaoke tune?

Nonsense by Sabrina Carpenter. I have not done karaoke in a while, but when I do go I’m certainly belting this banger.

Android or iOS and why?

iOS because I love how sleek it is, the software, and the camera. I’ve not been loving it in recent times though because child labour… so we are boycotting Apple.

You can wake up tomorrow morning as any superhero who would you be?

I’d say Spiderwoman. I get to shoot webs from my wrists, swing from skyscraper to skyscraper, and intern under Tony Stark the hottie. Come on, what’s there not to love?

Spiderwoman as imagined by a fan. Photo Credit: ( /dbvinal)

Which African celeb would you buy a drink, where would you take them and what would you order?

Temi Otedola hands down! We would go to Strobrie by Joanne in Abuja (my fave quaint cafe), and order the Tozo sandwich. I would also beg her to let me intern for her Dad. Opportunity comes but once please, and I am surely going to use mine.

The rustic and inviting interior at Strobrie. Photo Credit: ( /@strobrie)

What snack do you always stock in your fridge?

BOUNTY CHOCOLATE! Aht, aht, aht. I can see you rolling your eyes. There will be no bounty slander here.

Aaaand it’s a wrap! Do you cosign or see yourself in some of Joy’s preferences? If not that’s what the comments section below is for. Let her know. Better still say hi on Twitter!