First-Gen – The 1st Gen

Starting From In-Between: Welcome to The 1st Gen

Being the first to walk a path your family has never stepped on feels exciting… and heavy at the same time. I’ve always wondered where people like me go to…

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20 September 2025

The 1st

I call this space The 1st Gen — an online diary of what it means to grow up between cultures, chasing a career in tech while carrying stories from Spain, Nigeria, and the UK. Here you’ll find reflections on identity, growth, and the small lessons I pick up along the way. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about being honest. This isn’t a brand polished for clicks. It’s me, a first-gen voice, sharing flashbacks, struggles, and wins so that others on a similar path feel less alone. Welcome to the diary.