In a secondary school in Lagos, there was a girl named Ifunanya who loved drawing. While other students focused only on academics, she spent her free time sketching people, buildings, and fashion designs. Her teachers often told her to “focus on more serious subjects.” Some classmates called it a distraction. But she never stopped. She drew on exercise books. She drew on spare papers. Sometimes even on the edges of her notes. One day, during an art competition in school, she decided to participate. She submitted a fashion sketch she had been working on quietly for weeks. To her surprise, she won first place. That moment changed how people saw her talent. A visiting guest at the event noticed her work and encouraged her to pursue fashion design seriously. Years later, Ifunanya became a successful fashion designer. Her designs were known for creativity and originality. When people asked how she started, she said: “I didn’t wait for permission to be creative.” Many people hide their talents because others don’t see their value yet. But hidden talent only becomes powerful when it is expressed. Your passion might look small today, but it could become your future success story. What talent do you have that you feel is waiting to be fully expressed?
