Omo Naija Stories

She could have easily climbed the corporate ladder in a flashy industry, but what did she do?

This Nigerian industrial designer isn’t just making furniture or lamps; he’s crafting a new language for African design—one where culture, functionality, and raw ingenuity collide.  

From the moment he founded Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde became a beacon of possibility for kids who never imagined a life beyond survival.

In a world that often turns a blind eye to the struggles of the poor, Hamzat Lawal has made it his life’s mission to ensure that their voices are heard—and that the systems that oppress them are brought to their knees. And for that, Hamzat is not just a hero of today—he is a hero for all time.