Real Stories with... Ojo Ajarat Motunrayo!

Lets meet you briefly.
My name is Ojo, Ajarat Motunrayo. I was born in the late 80s... 

I own a baking company called A-JAY'S CREAMY CAKE WORLD LIMITED. I ventured into cake baking and decoration in the year 2013 and so far, I give thanks to God because it's been a wonderful journey of fulfillment.

 What course did you study in school?
I studied Science and Technology from the Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Faculty of Education in the University of Lagos.

Why did you decide to study it?
Back in the day, everyone wanted to go to the University. My choice was actually Computer science, however, I was offered Technology Education. I had no other choice at the time and accepted the offer with joy.

Does your course in anyway align with your current career path?
They are not related. I can just say Education is the foundation of all. I have been able to link my technology-know-how into cake business. The only relationship they share is the "Use of English" …Lol

Making a decision to drift/ follow your passion, was it an easy one?
Following my passion I would say has been an easy one just because of God's mercy. Passion is enjoying what you do. And I love every part of cake making. The challenges, fun, result and lot more. The only difficulty has been capital, to really get things right. But even at that, God has been great.

 Discovering talent and natural abilities early in life is an advantage in making career choices. Do you agree?
I totally agree. Like I tell people around me, I graduated in 2009 and finished NYSC (the mandatory National Youth Service Corps) in 2011. I was job hunting for two years meanwhile there has been this inbuilt talent which I discovered earlier though but didn't put in use - which is to be an "artist". I have always loved art, but paved away from that path.  Behold I am now a Cake Artisan! If I had developed and traded this path much earlier, I might have been luckier but still, I give Gory to God. I am lucky and blessed.

If you were given an opportunity to redo your first degree, what course will you choose?
Lol… I would have still gone for Technology because it's wide and versatile. 

What is your advice to young people, especially those who are about to choose a course of study or a career path?
Please discover your inner talent before choosing your career. There is this thing in YOU which you love doing, let it lead you. And may God help us all.

Must everyone attend a university to be considered a professional or build a career path?
Education is essential. It is the foundation of any successful business. Everyone might not be privileged to go to the university, it doesn't make them non-professionals. To me, University is simply a congregation where you meet people you sell your goods to after you might have graduated. University is like an eye-opener.

How can we see more of what you do? Share your links.

Company's Name: A-JAY'S CREAMY CAKE WORLD

Address: No 2, Adeniyi Ogunsanya Street, Igbogila Bus-stop Ipaja, Lagos.

Tel: 07056947583

E-mail: ajayscream@yahoo.com

Website: www.ajayscreamcakeworld.com 

Facebook: Ajays Creamy Cake World 
Instagram: @ajayscreamycakeworld

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Real Stories with... Motolani Adelaja!

      Let’s meet you briefly.

My name is Motolani Adelaja,
I’m a fashion designer and the creative director of ‘Sarah Lani’, a Nigerian based female apparel brand.

     What course did you study in school?

               I studied Computer Science at Covenant University Ota.

      Why did you decide to study it?

           I studied computer science at the university because the world was becoming more IT dependent and I felt it was a catchy course that could easily land  me a job in almost any corporate organization.

      Does your course in anyway align to your current career path?

          My course doesn’t align with my current career directly, but some elements of the IT knowledge I’ve gained so far can be incorporated into my fashion business.

     Making a decision to drift/ follow your passion, was it an easy one?

     It wasn’t easy at all. I had some opposition from family, who thought going into the fashion business wasn’t profitable and seemed 'unserious'. I even doubted myself and had many fears. I was tempted to give up fashion (which I was passionate about) for an IT related job (which I wasn’t so passionate about). Although, it wasn’t easy, but I’m glad I stuck to fashion.

     Discovering talent and natural abilities early in life is an advantage in making career choices. Do you agree?      

     

     I totally agree. This is because discovering your talents early helps keep you focused, you would be surprised to find out that most young people don’t even know what talents they have, they become so confused in choosing a course of study/ career path and in their confusion, they often settle for a course/career path they aren’t so passionate about. This doesn’t bring out the best in them as they continually struggle is such fields

      If you were given an opportunity to redo your first degree, what course will you choose?  

        I will definitely study Fashion Design if I had such opportunity.

     What is your advice to young people, especially those who are about to choose a course of study or a career path?

    

         I would tell them to choose a course that can help develop their natural abilities and talents. In other words, choose a course or career path you’re genuinely passionate about.

      Must everyone attend a university to be considered a professional or build a career path?

       Not necessarily, but some level of skills and knowledge must be acquired before one can be considered a professional in any field. I didn’t study fashion design at the university, but I made sure I attended a fashion institute to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to thrive in my field.

      How can we see more of what you do? Share your links.

      My work can be viewed on my Instagram page, my handle is @sarah.lani

     

     Thank you so much for sharing your story!