We recently connected with Eseosa Nicole and have shared our conversation below.

Eseosa, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

Since I was five years old and first saw a composition notebook, I have been a writer. As I started creating my own stories and imagining musicals as a child, I became very passionate about storytelling and the performing arts. I started writing my first book series in fifth grade about an African princess—a character I aspired to be and wanted to see in popular culture. I yearned for African representation during those formative years of my life; seeing a prominent African woman who resembled me in the media would have given me the self-assurance I needed as a young girl growing up as a first-generation Nigerian. My junior year of college marked a turning point in my life when I was assigned to a Cinderella literary course. Where I was assigned to write my own version of Cinderella at the end of the course, this very moment I regained my passion for writing and storytelling, which later directed me into filmmaking and screenwriting over the course of my young adult life, I have written three films, one musical, directed and filmed a short documentary series now streaming on a platform in Rwanda, and I have written and published my first novel, which was inspired by the Cinderella literature course that I took my junior year. I believe that all of these experiences developed me into the creative I am today.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m Eseosa Nicole. I am a screenwriter and author based in New York City. I got into my industry by betting on myself and completing a lot of the projects that I had been thinking about but never had the confidence to do because I was afraid of my lack of resources, but I noticed that as long as I remained persistent, a lot of my goals were accomplished because I did not quit. I would encourage any creative artist, including myself, to never let a lack of funds or resources prevent them from creating; instead, let your passion drive you.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

The mission driving my creative journey is the end goal of creating my performing arts school in Lagos, Nigeria.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Society could simply support artist more.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.amazon.com/Ewaoluwa-Beauty-God-Eseosa-Nicole/dp/B0D6WSJ1YX
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ni.iky/?hl=en
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegendaryGirlMedia

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