Hi Everyone, i finally summoned the courage to finally write on ecency after joining over 2 weeks ago, i was scared at first thinking i wouldn't be able to keep up with writing everyday. i planned to write my introduction today and then i would see if i can keep up writing articles throughout 2026.
I’m really excited to share a piece of myself through my words and hopefully i can make few friends here. Writing this feels like opening a door and inviting you into my semi introverted world because i feel i am 70% introvert and 30% extrovert and my life is simple, it is just a world filled with fashion inspiration, everyday lifestyle moments, beauty discoveries, creativity, friendship, and real life experience, they all describe my life entirely.
My name is Alafia and this is a name that means peace in my language, and in many ways and different ways it truly reflects who I am. I am 26 years old and a Nigerian girl by origin, but I spent most of my life in South Africa and i actually grew up there from age 2 till age 25, and it eventually turned to a place that shaped my perspective, my lifestyle, and my sense of self. Recently i came back to Nigeria, ready to experience the fast paced energy of home and i am coming back with no friends and it is like i have to start all over again and to be honest adjusting hasn’t been easy for me. I move, think, and work at my own pace, and living in a society that thrives on speed has been both challenging and eye-opening. Still this journey of rediscovery, growth, and balance is one I’m learning to embrace, one step at a time.
I love adding ankara to every piece i wear and that represent the africa culture in everything i wear and i learn that from my mum because she never wear any outfit without having any african wear with it and i grew up noticing hat about her and it has now become a part of me.
Fashion has always been a big part of my life. I love how an outfit can change your mood, boost your confidence, or make an ordinary day feel special without having to spend a lot. Whether it’s dressing up for an event or putting together a simple everyday look, I enjoy experimenting and that is what my friends finds annoying becuse i love mixing styles, and finding beauty in both bold and minimal choices. Fashion, for me, is not about perfection, it is the about comfort, confidence, and being true to yourself.
Another big part of my life is defintely the lifestyle and this is another piece of me where I feel deeply connected. I love talking about everyday life with my friends, i really do no have much but i cherish the few i have and i love talking to them about the routines, going out toether, the little joys we have when we are together and not together, the lessons, the growth, and even the messy moments with my friends. Life isn’t always picture perfect, and I believe there’s beauty in showing things as they truly are and now that i have joined ecency, i would use my articles to share moments that feel relatable, honest, and inspiring in their own simple way and this is me sharing a big part of my life on this platform.
My lifestyle includes taking videos of everthing i do from dressing, doing my make ups, vlogs, it is like documenting my whole life and now that i have joined ecency, it will be another means of storing my videos since i can still have access to it al.
Another and the most important part is the "beauty" aspect of my life and i hold this very close to my heart. it includes my makeup, skincare and beyond that, it involves beauty in all forms, from self-care, confidence, inner peace, and self-love, i enjoy discovering beauty tips, products, routines, and habits that make me feel good inside and out. I believe beauty should never feel forced or stressful. It should feel fun, personal, and empowering and when i realized this, it became very easier for me and learning from youtube videos. now i can do my make up and i have confdent in it and i become better each days i put on make up.
Through my writing on this platform, I hope to create content that feels authentic, comforting, and inspiring and also show that there are a lot of things to be enjoyed even in the small community you stay. I want my articles to feel like a conversation, like we’re sitting together, sharing thoughts, ideas, and experiences. I don’t want to pretend to have it all figured out. I’m learning, growing, and evolving, and I’m excited to take that journey with everyone reading this
This is just the beginning, and there’s so much more to come from fashion inspiration, lifestyle reflections, beauty talks, personal experiences, and creative moments. Thank you for being here and for taking the time to read my introduction. I hope you’ll enjoy this journey as much as I will.
Welcome to my world of Alafia
Thanks for reading 🧡🧡🧡