Na Now Life Start — Keyu | Proof Of Life, Episode 31.

On choosing growth, learning new skills, and believing that breathing still means hope.

From an honest paragraph in the collective to a full conversation, this episode belongs to Keyu—a recent graduate standing at that familiar edge where fear and possibility wrestle for space. You know the phase. The phase that defines the true meaning of “na now life start”.

It’s a time where comfort is no longer enough, and becoming feels urgent, even when it’s scary. This is Proof of Life at the beginning of something new.

Gentle. Faith-led. Uncertain, but hopeful.

Enjoy Keyu’s words.

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Let’s start with our signature question. What does “Proof of Life” mean to you right now, especially in this season where you’re learning to see “life goes on” as grace instead of loss?

In the past I used to be scared of leaving situations, relationships, careers and pretty much a lot of things that I knew didn’t favor me because of the uncertainty of what the future will hold for me and the fear of being a beginner.

Now though, I know that there’s so much out there for me to live and learn from as long as I am alive to do so. This mindset shift has allowed me to leave those fears aside and has given me the freedom to actually live, you know. I feel free now.

I saw this quote that basically sums it up for me “Until death, all defeat is psychological”.

You mentioned you used to be afraid of failing, but now you’re taking courses, applying for jobs, learning new skills, and stepping out of your comfort zone. What shifted inside you, and what moment made you say, “I can’t stay stuck anymore”?

Three things shifted for me. One was the realization that I want so much for myself, the second was that all those things are achievable and the third was that I was in charge of achieving all those things (with God’s grace, ofcourse).

I was in a bad relationship and stuck in a job that was unnecessarily draining me. I was waiting for the winds to change the situation but for years, nothing changed.

I just endured.

I figured that I will have to pick my poison at some point and decide whether I stay stagnant but comfortable or happy trying to get to where I know I can be.

You’re currently interested in cybersecurity. Be honest, is it partly because of those movie scenes where someone types furiously and says, “We’re in”? 😂 What draws you to the field, and where do you see yourself taking this new skill?

Lowkey YESS, it’s because of the movies!😂. But for real, I have always admired people who are smart. I just graduated from university, I’m a smart girl and I want to go into something that works my brain.

Cybersecurity has never been a passion. I honestly just chose that to start with because I see the labour demand is high and the pay is great too. I am still testing the waters, career wise.

I hope to work in a top corporate or tech organisation and help my growing business as well.

Faith clearly anchors you. How has your relationship with Jesus shaped your courage, your decisions, and the way you handle uncertainty?

My relationship with Jesus is something I am always grateful for.

I wish it was better than what it is, thankfully, it is better than what it was. After seeing the numerous (stupid) mistakes I have made for myself, naturally, I have handed the wheel to Jesus oh😂.

I pray more about everything, read my Bible and pray to trust Him and His plans for me better than I trust myself, especially after realizing that God really has my best interest in mind, even during times that I don’t see it that way.

You love creating content. What do you enjoy most about expressing yourself online, and what kind of stories or impact do you hope your content will carry?

Yes, yes, I loveee creating content.

I enjoy being able to be relatable to someone out there, to make someone laugh, to teach someone something they didn’t know, and just have records and videos of the impact I have made. I currently only make content for businesses and brands, but personal content is something I have always had in mind, and it’s one of those things I will be adding to my “do it afraid” list this year, hopefully.

You’re a reader and a lover of novels. What are you currently reading, and what kind of stories pull you in the most? Romance, thrillers, coming-of-age, or “let me escape reality small”?

Currently, I am reading The Confession by John Grisham, the 101 millionth time lol.

I love that book.

I love everything John Grisham, thriller books, law-and crime related books.

I don’t really do romance books because most of the ones I have read have no plot and are easily predictable.

Your music taste is… let’s call it beautifully disorganized 😅 How does music lift your mood, and what songs or artists always reset your energy?

I saw a post that said “my music taste is weird because I like all songs apart from the ones I don’t like”.

I am not really a lyrics person, though. What draws me in is beats and tunes mainly.

I love taking walks, so I like songs that ginger me. Currently, I have been on Bank of America by Seyi Vibes, Caro by Wizkid, Who you epp (Remix)

You love dancing even though you claim you can’t dance. What does dancing represent for you: freedom, joy, chaos, or pure vibes? 😂

Physically,it is pure chaos😂. But I view it as freedom and joy

Looking ahead, what are your biggest goals and dreams right now, and what bold step are you most determined to take this year?

My biggest goals right now are to perfect my French and pass the French exams, get a scholarship for my masters, and bagging that big girl job.

Baby steps, but that’s the broad goal.

Finally, share your random thought.

Everybody should remove one one chocolate from their valentine’s package for me abeg!

Help me?! I am the welfare officer for my football club, aptly named “Alcohol FC.”

• What can I do to improve our players’ welfare?

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