Hello…it's me.

I was wondering if after all these weeks, you'd like to meet me.

Eyin fanssssss mii, wagwan?! Is it too late to say Happy New Year? I guess not.

If this is your first time reading Wagwan With Damdam, take a seat and relaz, you're a special audience. And to my old people, homeboys and girlies, happy new year, officially!

How have you been? It's great to be writing to you again and having discussions with you. I really miss having to share my thoughts, feelings, and perspectives with you. I know it's been a minute, but I also want to hear from you. Tell me everything you have been through. The hurdles, the big breaks you've had, the relationships you entered (or left), the books you've been reading, or the movies you've been seeing. Every detail, spill it! I definitely will read your comments, and emails and write back.

But as for me ehn…

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I've had a roller coaster of a ride in this Tinubu economy. I said I was going on a break, but trust me, I've been fighting for my life. I had been caught up with life, and I wasn't even sure how and when I'd come back here. Every day feels like I'm fighting to keep myself sane amidst the economy, trying to figure out what truly is what I want to do and trying to survive, at the same time enjoying myself. Jesu Kristi. I have scores to settle with the angel who directed me to this country.😤

But even at that, I've had good days amidst the ugly days. And I still look forward to the good ones coming. But let me give you a bit of my life over the past 2 months.

• I had my Convocation and got inducted into the Nigeria Society of Engineers: I bagged a degree in Civil Engineering from FUNAAB and got inducted into NSE. So therefore, henceforth, ye all shall address me as Engr. Or add GMNSE, because it is not easy to become a graduate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Or else, I will tell the mischievous Hauwa to hunt you down. But fr, one of the things I prayed for was to graduate with my mates, and I'm glad God saw me through the years I spent in school. Shout-out to my family too.

• Had a series of Ls: the way I chop Ls ehn, you fit call me L’ Chapo. I lost a gig because Neps refused to bring light, and the gig was given to someone else because I wasn't online. Damn that city boy mehn. As if that wasn't enough, I got rejection letters at places I applied to. Even after making it to the different stages of interviews. Tbh, it hurts but I no longer take it to heart. So I just movee and continue my job hunt.💪🏿

• The prices of goods keep shocking me every day: can someone tell Adekunle Gold that this isn't the life I chose? Because what do you mean, a bag of pure water is around 400/500 naira?! What tha actual fukkk. I'm sorry but I have to go back to my parents' house. I can no longer go hard anymore. Debit alerts every day, is not for me.😭

• I've been side hustling: thankfully, my God doesn't wear flip-flops so he can't flop. I still manage to survive with one or two jama in you people's country (very soon, I'll join my babe in the abroad and leave you, people, here). So I still have a W.

• I've been trying to go out and attend events: Even if it's coming after finishing school, I want to be able to attend events and parties that interest me.

Oh well, these are just the things I've been through over my break. A break that I was supposed to be resting in Santorini, but my account balance was weak even though my spirit was willing.

But I will not give up. Delay is not Delilah.

Let me stop here and allow you to immerse yourself in this newsletter as I await your response. So, am I back for good? Who knows? I may have more stories to tell. But tell your friends and family that Damdam is back! And here for the rest of the year.

One more thing, I might have left the streets for all ye single pringles. My God has surprised my enemies.🤭 Very soon, I shall reveal.

Till then…stay sane regardless.

Love and magic,

Damdam (GMNSE)

PS: don't forget to write back to me, I can't wait to hear from you!