"The mrs is at home resting, she had a stressful day. I love spending time with the kids, my dad did this for me too, he would take me out to play and have fun, and he would also read me stories at night. It made me sharper and it helped my development and that's what I want for my kids too."

"We are very good friends, we met in church. We share some of our goals and plans and are helping each other reach them, I love that we share the same values and have the same beliefs. We are not dating tho and I can't tell you I know how a man knows he has found the woman for him, I'm not married and I don't have much knowledge about all that but what I know, is when you find the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with, you will know in your heart, you will know she is the one, even without titles."

I must really commend you for your amazing work. Wish this gesture can be replicated in all the states of the federation. God bless. #Following

You need a website for ur project. You could even sent a mail to Humans of New York, with ur interviews and picture. This could be a career push. Just saying.

Olarewajub:
I must really commend you for your amazing work. Wish this gesture can be replicated in all the states of the federation. God bless. #Following

Brymo:
You need a website for ur project. You could even sent a mail to Humans of New York, with ur interviews and picture. This could be a career push. Just saying.

Thanks for the love and support... Really do appreciate.

"This is my Son's first time in Lagos, when he was in the village, he kept telling me about his love for boats and how he can't wait to see them. I just brought him to Lagos and the first thing I did, was bring him here so we can watch speed boats together."

TochiPhotos:
"We are very good friends, we met in church. We share some of our goals and plans and are helping each other reach them, I love that we share the same values and have the same beliefs. We are not dating tho and I can't tell you I know how a man knows he has found the woman for him, I'm not married and I don't have much knowledge about all that but what I know, is when you find the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with, you will know in your heart, you will know she is the one, even without titles."

I think someone is being friendzoned to oblivion here. Is it the guy? I don't know. Is it the lady? I've got no idea... But someone is in the ZONE

"I work in Ikoyi club and one thing the expatriates always gush about, is how much they love Nigeria and want to spend their whole life here, it's just like if you taste Nigeria even with all it's badness, you never want to go back. Even Nigerians that travel outside in search of greener pastures, always yearn for home. No matter how well the country you travelled to works, you still miss home. Things are slowly getting better but so many things still needs to be fixed.
The thing I like most about us, is our survival spirit. No matter how tough things become, Nigerians must always survive."

TochiPhotos:

"I work in Ikoyi club and one thing the expatriates always gush about, is how much they love Nigeria and want to spend their whole life here, it's just like if you taste Nigeria even with all it's badness, you never want to go back. Even Nigerians that travel outside in search of greener pastures, always yearn for home. No matter how well the country you travelled to works, you still miss home. Things are slowly getting better but so many things still needs to be fixed.
The thing I like most about us, is our survival spirit. No matter how tough things become, Nigerians must always survive."

Love Ur work tochi,wouldn't mind if I tag along with u.am in lag on leave for now

RealAlfranco:
I think someone is being friendzoned to oblivion here. Is it the guy? I don't know. Is it the lady? I've got no idea... But someone is in the ZONE

This got me ROTF. HAHAHAHAHA

Humm, I ws moved to tears when I read this, a grown up man washing plates in resturants, sir may God make way for you and you bounced back to life.
Tochi may the lord almighty be with you in all endeavours am so happpy about this project
Kudos

TochiPhotos:
"I was once a successful business man, but I lost everything when my shop was brought down by the Govt. Since then, I've found it very difficult to bounce back. Do you believe I now do conductor and wash plates in a restaurant to survive?
There is one person I will never forget in my life, his name is Austin, he is my friend. Austin never left me when everybody did, he has been the one helping me since I lost my business, he helps me so much that at times, I feel ashamed, but he told me not to worry, that he knows I will bounce back soon.
A Lady I met in the restaurant told me I would make a good model so I joined a modeling agency. I've been on the runway a few times and it really made me happy. When I'm not washing plates or doing conductor, I'm doing my modeling thing.
I want to be successful again, even if it's not for myself but for Austin. He has shown so much faith and belief in me and I want to be able to pay him back one day."

aitop:
Sincerely I've been encouraged a lot on street photography, I love something like this but I just don't know where to start and how to get followers to encourage my works, but for now with this thread I'll try and do something for my state. Very interesting... I've started already but will try and create a thread on monday for humans of my state... I've been inspired, kudos to tochiphotos

I wished I didn't say I would start on a particular day, I said that out of excitement of being encouraged. I had exams during this period, then a faulty camera, then issues with USB to copy pictures, and loss of exposures. Thank God I'm settled now.
I really commend tochisphoto for holding on to street photography, its not so easy as you may think, a lot of turn down, people scared with strangers, and you have to convince them so well before you'll be granted to hold a conversation. I don't blame anyone though. My observation for street photography is passion for it and reasons or purpose for it.
So far I've really enjoyed meeting people and here each person's opinions.

aitop:
Sincerely I've been encouraged a lot on street photography, I love something like this but I just don't know where to start and how to get followers to encourage my works, but for now with this thread I'll try and do something for my state. Very interesting... I've started already but will try and create a thread on monday for humans of my state... I've been inspired, kudos to tochiphotos

I wished I didn't say I would start on a particular day, I said that out of excitement of being encouraged. I had exams during this period, then a faulty camera, then issues with USB to copy pictures, and loss of exposures. Thank God I'm settled now.
I really commend tochisphoto for holding on to street photography, its not so easy as you may think, a lot of turn down, people scared with strangers, and you have to convince them so well before you'll be granted to hold a conversation. I don't blame anyone though. My observation for street photography is passion for it and reasons or purpose for it.
So far I've really enjoyed meeting people and listened attentively how people expresses their minds. Here is the link for the humans of ogun state thread. Would always glad to see likes on the pictures. Thanks www.nairaland.com/2632727/humans-ogun-state-street-photography

RealAlfranco:
I think someone is being friendzoned to oblivion here. Is it the guy? I don't know. Is it the lady? I've got no idea... But someone is in the ZONE

Deaddd

Great thread

aitop:
I wished I didn't say I would start on a particular day, I said that out of excitement of being encouraged. I had exams during this period, then a faulty camera, then issues with USB to copy pictures, and loss of exposures. Thank God I'm settled now.
I really commend tochisphoto for holding on to street photography, its not so easy as you may think, a lot of turn down, people scared with strangers, and you have to convince them so well before you'll be granted to hold a conversation. I don't blame anyone though. My observation for street photography is passion for it and reasons or purpose for it.
So far I've really enjoyed meeting people and listened attentively how people expresses their minds. Here is the link for the humans of ogun state thread. Would always glad to see likes on the pictures. Thanks www.nairaland.com/2632727/humans-ogun-state-street-photography

Nice one, glad you've finally started... I'm with you all the way. And don't hesitate to reach out anytime you need anything.

FKBZ:


Love Ur work tochi,wouldn't mind if I tag along with u.am in lag on leave for now

Sure thing bro... Send me an email thehumansoflagosATgmailDOTcom ... We could do tomorrow or Sunday.

"In 1986, my Dad gave me 1 naira for dash, the most I had earned before was in kobo so the N1 was huge to me. I remember been afraid to move around with it, knowing I had 1 naira inside my pocket made feel like I was carrying something very heavy.
The following day, I took it to school and the woman I wanted to buy snacks from refused to sell to me, she seized the money and insisted I bring my father so he can verify he was the one that gave me the money. That's how disciplined people were back then, but now you'll see a 20 year old driving a big car and buying expensive things with no verified means of income and no one cares or ask questions, all they know is the person is rich and will be worshiped finish."

Hey guys! Please check out the equally amazing Humans of Ogun by aitop www.nairaland.com/2632727/humans-ogun-state-street-photography#38621968

Please let's follow and encourage him. Thank you.

"We brought the kids to the museum so they can learn about Nigeria's history, it's important for people to know about their history because if they don't know where they came from, they won't know where they are heading to."

TochiPhotos:
"I was once a successful business man, but I lost everything when my shop was brought down by the Govt. Since then, I've found it very difficult to bounce back. Do you believe I now do conductor and wash plates in a restaurant to survive?
There is one person I will never forget in my life, his name is Austin, he is my friend. Austin never left me when everybody did, he has been the one helping me since I lost my business, he helps me so much that at times, I feel ashamed, but he told me not to worry, that he knows I will bounce back soon.
A Lady I met in the restaurant told me I would make a good model so I joined a modeling agency. I've been on the runway a few times and it really made me happy. When I'm not washing plates or doing conductor, I'm doing my modeling thing.
I want to be successful again, even if it's not for myself but for Austin. He has shown so much faith and belief in me and I want to be able to pay him back one day."

This is so so touching. It's so so scary how just one event can destroy all what one has worked for in life.

I was more touched by his friend, Austin. Austin, i do not know you, but may God bless you.

*sigh** Life is just a pot of beans.

"We saw so many exciting things at the museum, so many fine fine paintings and sculptures. We also saw the car Murtala Mohammed was assassinated in and President Buhari's picture when he was in the army and big mummy also taught us how to pray and forgive one another."

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awesme best thread ever

"I'm learning how to do 360 spin, I've fallen more than 15 times, but I will still learn it cos my friend knows how to do it. There is also a boy I saw on espn, he is small like me and can even do more difficult moves."

"I was the best graduating student from my set in OOU, but I could not go for my NYSC for 2 years, because the school misplaced/lost some of my files. It was a really terrible time for me, I felt the whole world was passing me by and I was just static. My mates finished their service and it was as if everyone I knew was getting employed and I've not even started my journey.
Instead of staying at home sulking, I decided to do something and add value to myself so I took a job, a computer operator for a small shop in my neighborhood. The pay was very small, but I kept going cos I was learning new things.
Years later after everything was sorted out and I was done with service, the numerous computer skills I learnt back then came in handy and helped me secure a job in the biggest Ecommerce website in Nigeria. If not for that setback, I don't think I would be where I am today so I believe everything happens for a reason and sometimes the bad experiences are just getting us ready for something bigger and better."

"We just finished screening for an U14 championship and 3 of us were among those that made it, some of our friends did not make the cut but we told them sorry.
*HOL*
Who is your favorite Nigerian footballer of all time
*Boy on the left* Victor Moses, because he knows how to dribble.
*HOL* what of Okocha and Kanu?
*Boy on the left* I've not watched them before, they've not given birth to me when they were active but I heard Okocha can dribble more than Messi."

TochiPhotos:
"We just finished screening for an U14 championship and 3 of us were among those that made it, some of our friends did not make the cut but we told them sorry.
*HOL*
Who is your favorite Nigerian footballer of all time
*Boy on the left* Victor Moses, because he knows how to dribble.
*HOL* what of Okocha and Kanu?
*Boy on the left* I've not watched them before, they've not giving birth to me when they were active but I heard Okocha can dribble more than Messi."

That boy at the far right. Make the papa watch am well.

Na so Anini take start.

Ksslib:

That boy at the far right. Make the papa watch am well.

Na so Anini take start.

shuooo!! Anini no play footbal,na mechanic him go learn.


But on a more serious note,bro,your talk no pure. Haba.
Nairaland needs a Sarcasm Font, so we can easily decode when someone is actually kidding. Cos mehn,your comment pain me 4 neck

Interesting

Ksslib:

That boy at the far right. Make the papa watch am well.

Na so Anini take start.

Looool.

Continue with the good works Tochiphotos, I have always been following and I really commend you for the wonderful job. Pls I will like to suggest that you place the location of each story right under the update, I think it will help us know where the stories are coming from... (I knw say u go reach my area one day...lol)