10 Interesting Facts about Me ||| 30DWC ||| Day 4

1. I'm a millennial
• probably the most interesting fact about me because most people cannot accurately predict my age. I actually look older than I actually am, a trait I inherited from my father, I think. I also get accorded a lot of respect on that basis.
2. I am multi-lingual
• English, Pidgin English, Yoruba, Ondo, Hausa, French
• I understand and speak the 6 languages in varying proficiencies.
3. I was always the youngest in my class, even till my early university days.
• My body size and demeanor almost never gave me out.
4. My favourite food combo is Gala and Coca-cola
• I acquired this preference in my last days in the university.
• ironically, I use this combo to 'treat' my stomach upsets in more recent times
5. I have never tasted fufu
• Fufu is a Nigerian/Ghanaian delicacy made from cassava flour and/or mashed plantain
• I can give up the table if a co-occupant orders fufu. I just don't fancy the aroma.
6. I broke my right big toe in 2002 while playing football with my brother in our sitting room.
• had POP on my foot for a few weeks
• Used crutches for a few days
• was called 'gurugu' (Hausa word for crippled) by my then classmates while the episode lasted.
7. I preached my first message at the age of 12
• It was Children Praise day at our church
• was only told I would be preaching the night before
• I sure preached up a storm.
8. I can give my right arm for a friend.
• One of my most noticeable features. You cannot know me and not know my friends.
• This has sure gotten me into some troubles in the past
9. I am a multi-instrumentalist.
• Drums, Keyboard, Recorder, Mouth Organ, Guitar, Trumpet.
• I have had a level of proficiency in each of these instruments at a certain point.
10. I am my own biggest critic.
• reason why criticism rarely gets to me.