"I'm Chasing My Dreams": After Studying Law for 7 Years, Lady Dumps Her Certificate, Becomes a Tailor
- A Nigerian lady has finally made the decision to chase her dreams in fashion design after she became a lawyer
- Maryam Folashade posted a video on TikTok to show her humble beginning in what is clearly a passion she loves
- The video she posted has generated reactions from TikTok users many of who said she did the right thing
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A Nigerian lawyer has dumped her certificate so as to pursue her dreams in fashion design.
The lady identified as Maryam Folashade said after spending seven years studying law at the university, she finally decided to become a fashion designer.
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In the video she posted, Maryam was seen in a place that looks like a shop. In the shop, there are many sewing machines.
Video of a lawyer turned fashion designer
When she stepped into the shop, she happily occupied one of the machines as if she has been waiting all her life to do so.
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She captioned the video:
"A fact about me. I am a lawyer that is passionate about fashion."
The happiness and joy on her face show that it is what makes her happy. TikTok users who have come across the video are of the view that she did the right thing.
Watch the video below:
Reactions from TikTok users
@Torlorunfe said:
"After 5yrs in school, I'm learning hairdressing now."
@Ammy reacted:
"It's what am planning to do too."
@user9966297060410 remarked:
"Graduate teacher n now into hairdressing. We stopping at nothing until we get there."
@God is the best option said:
"After calling to the law sch I'm a hair stylist."
@big baby beni commented:
"My mum feels I am an ingrate because I keep talking of how I want to finish my degree so soon and go I fashion school properly."
Man bags first class abroad
In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that a man who travelled abroad for his studies made a first class.
The man studied in the UK, but before then, he had graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
At Ile-Ife, the man bagged a third calss. His fortunes changed when he relocated to the UK. A lot of Nigerians were surprised when he posted his certificates on Twitter to celebrate.
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