Let's be honest, most people around here aren't doing what they dreamed of in school. Some study accounting, and end up selling perfumes. Some train as engineers and end up being bank supervisors. But then some find themselves in something that actually means something to them, even if it started as just another hobby.

Those triangle-shaped beams overhead? They're made from ₦100 and ₦5 notes, hence "105" (Yes, I did the math for you). The currency isn't just decorative. It's the quiet truth behind every artist, craftsperson, and street performer out there doing what they are passionate about and trying to make bread.
Part of The Essence series, 105 explores how everyday workers navigate the tricky space where craft meets survival, and where passion shakes hands with practicality.