OVERCOMER

Par Olawale Adetula

Toni struggles with self-esteem, a deep facial scar, and the weight of family expectations. She has spent years masking her physical and emotional wounds. Now, with an important job interview on the horizon, Toni meticulously prepares to present the perfect version of herself, hiding her insecurities behind a wig and makeup.

Her carefully constructed facade is shaken when the interview changes from virtual to in-person, triggering a crisis of confidence. The story explores Toni’s intense struggle to meet societal and familial pressures, especially from her overbearing mother, Folake. As Toni juggles financial strain, self-doubt, and her family’s expectations, her inner turmoil mounts.