Grief Changed How I See Life. — Bosun Bello | Proof Of Life, Episode 29.

A conversation on creativity, quiet influence, grief, giving back, and why showing up consistently is Bosun’s real flex.

Jan 17, 2026

A chanced photoshoot, banter over Chelsea, and a friendship forged.

I met Bosun post-lockdown when my buddy, Victory, and I had the brainwave to start a clothing business — we really should have stuck at it, but story for another day.

He assisted us with modelling the T-shirts and was brilliant company. Over the years, I’ve seen him morph, growing each year in capacity and quality, and I’m so proud he’s the first man to feature on POL in 2026! — hahaha.

What I’m most proud of when speaking of Bosun is being able to say, “Na my guy run am” when I see people admire Kuda Bank’s communication. In this episode, Bosun — a man of few words — shares his thoughts on his career, slender figure (30+ man), and his hopes (or not) for Nigeria.

Enjoy Proof of Life.

Let’s start where we always do. What does “Proof of Life” mean to you right now, in this season of creativity, advocacy, and quiet consistency?

Simple proof of life means showing up, taking note of your little wins, and remembering who you are and who you want to become.

You’ve been a graphic designer at Kuda for five years in a world obsessed with job hopping. Why did you stay, and what’s been the most exciting or defining moment of that journey for you?

Good work culture, not perfect, but good enough to be there for this long. The secret is in enjoying the work you do, and working with very good people.
I have been fortunate to have both.
My career with Kuda was me taking a bold step and believing, I will say watch this video so you can know more. haha.

You’ve evolved from simply “designing” to driving communication for one of Nigeria’s biggest fintechs. How has that growth changed the way you see your craft and yourself?

To be honest, most of the time, I don’t see it as designing for one of the top fintechs; I just enjoy doing the work as a passionate brand designer who loves doing good work. Nothing too fancy. haha!
Back to the question, it has helped me understand the level of power I wield, the ability to create, and how what I create drives thoughts and responses. It excites me on the inside a lot. lol.

Your project Make More Right recently provided 1,000 women with sanitary pads for an entire year. Why was this important to you, and what keeps you committed to advocacy beyond social media noise?

I felt compelled to address a problem. I observed more women, including those with good incomes, complaining about the high cost of sanitary pads. An idea struck me: why not challenge ourselves to supply a year's worth of pads to 1000 women and see what unfolds.
I am so proud of what we have been able to do over the past few years.

Advocacy can be heavy work. What personal belief or experience fuels your consistency when the impact feels slow or invisible?

Love is all that fuels it for me, actually. I enjoy helping and giving, and the real cause is not for fame. For me, it’s to help someone feel better.

For someone so slender, you’ve heard the “you look younger than your age” jokes more than once. Tell us about a moment you’ve had to defend your age or laugh your way out of assumptions.

Most times, people are puzzled by how old I am. I was driving last week, and an elderly man—who wasn’t mentally aligned, I’d say—after all his commotion, drove past me and said, “so na small pikin de drive.”
And I never try to defend it. I just let people see through their own lenses, and I enjoy the shock they get. Oh, and I plan to gain some weight this year.

Marriage conversations often spotlight women, but men feel the pressure too. What have those questions from parents or society sounded like for you, and how do you really feel about them?

Hmmm, from my parents’ side, I’ve been able to reduce the tension by having a straight talk with my dad about it. My friends, however, send me memes asking single people why they aren’t married. It’s always funny when they send it in.

With Nigeria feeling increasingly uncertain, what does hope look like for you right now? Are you optimistic, cautious, or somewhere in between?

Hope is now becoming a nepo adult, lol. I’m actually cautious about weighing options. I’m not putting Nigeria and optimism in the same conversation. Next year is the election, and I’m already anxious about it.

You’re known for simple, elegant style. What guides your fashion choices, and what will we absolutely never catch you wearing?

My first rule is to make sure I don’t look like a yahoo boy lol.
I don’t know if this sounds vain, but I like to be regarded well anywhere I go. So when I dress, I have to feel significant—no noise, make a powerful speech, and not be second-guessed; that’s how I can explain it. Things you won’t catch me wearing:
Overly branded shirts — Gucci, etc.
Big shoes looking like Mickey Mouse boots.
Those red boots like the Astor Boys cartoon.
No sagging.
No head warmers for fashion’s sake.
No flashy oversized shirts/pants like yahoo boys.
A tie.

Tell us about a life experience that fundamentally shifted how you think, live, or move through the world. One moment that quietly changed everything.

Losing my mum a year ago changed everything. I can’t explain it, but how I saw things changed.
One moment that quietly changed things for me, I did a case study posted on my status and LinkedIn, and I got my first sweet dollar-paying job from WhatsApp.

Finally, share your random thought.

When we kill cockroaches, what do they think about when they are about to die?
Do they have flashbacks during their death dance?

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What’s on my mind?

Taxes! Uncle Tinubu’s Taxes

We’ve seen all the numerous explanations on the internet — some for, some against — yet the impact of these taxes won’t be felt until that first paycheck arrives. For a country that literally offers nothing, it will be really painful to see how much you’re paying to them. There will be people arguing that the government will use the money to improve our lives — don’t pay attention to them. Na them be fuel subsidy intellectuals, just allow. Anyways, back to my rant.

My God, I saw how much will be deducted from my pay and e pain me sha… e painnnnnnnnnn me gon! And the paycheck hasn’t even arrived yet. They said they are taxing the rich… I am not among ooooo! Like Central Cee will say, “It's only a year that I've had these millions” - I no get the millions shaaaaa o!

The other painful part is looking at the headlines from politicians and realizing how fucked we truly are. What do you mean we are budgeting another 40 million for Ajaokuta Steel?! Since I was born, Nigeria has been funding that place, yet even roofing sheet for chicken house, we never see!

Anyways, money must be made, and money must be given to Uncle Tinubs.

Give what belongs to Tinubu to Tinubu.