Episode 1: My Journey So Far [Part 1] Unfiltered with Olayemi | Stories Beyond Borders In this first episode of Unfiltered with Olayemi, I talk about my journey so far. From secondary school to polytechnic, and how I eventually found myself living in China since 2018. I share my experiences, the decisions I made, and how those moments shaped the person I'm becoming. This episode is personal and free-flowing. I didn't over-structure it. I just wanted to start by telling my story honestly. This is the foundation for the conversations to come around life abroad, growth, business, and figuring things out as we go. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MKokoDQSIGNRdxGZMIUnE?si=w899o4WKQfmz1e8p2P5Bbw

Sometimes the next big opportunity won’t come from your CV. It will come from conversations you haven’t had and rooms you haven’t entered. Success isn’t just about qualifications, it’s about access and positioning. #Hafrik #NetworkingMatters #AccessIsEverything #Opportunities #CareerGrowth #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset

Sometimes the next big opportunity won’t come from your CV. It will come from conversations you haven’t had and rooms you haven’t entered. Success isn’t just about qualifications, it’s about access and positioning. #Hafrik #NetworkingMatters #AccessIsEverything #Opportunities #CareerGrowth #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset

New month, fresh energy. More wins, more connections, more growth. 🚀 Let’s make it count with Hafrik.

Living in a new country can quietly turn into a routine of work and home, class and home. Before you know it, months pass and you’ve met almost no one outside your small circle. If you’re in China, don’t let that happen. Opportunities here rarely show up through isolation. They come through conversations, shared meals, events, collaborations, introductions, and simply being visible. The people you meet today can open doors you didn’t even know existed tomorrow. Go out. Attend that meetup. Join that community. Start the conversation. Don’t just survive in China. Build something here. #LifeInChina #Networking #ForeignersInChina #BuildYourCircle #GrowthMindset #HafrikTv #podcast #Hafrik #horlaarsman

Challenges are NECESSARY catalyst for growth. Train your mind to accept it. Whatever challenge you go through , there is a solution for it even if you don’t know it. Grow through the challenge and never give up #mathinspire

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about building, growth, and direction. Over the past few years, I’ve moved countries, built products, started companies, made mistakes, learned hard lessons, met amazing people, and started building something bigger than I initially planned. One thing I’ve realized is that life rarely goes in a straight line. Most of the time, you’re just figuring things out, adjusting, learning, failing, fixing, and continuing. Right now, I’m focused on building Hafrik and a few other things around community, technology, and media. Still building. Still learning. Still growing.

Had a powerful moment with Dr. Maponga at the China–Africa Business Summit 2025. We spoke about life, discipline, and the inner work that shaped his level of thought. He broke down how he thinks, why he thinks that way, and what it took to reach this stage of clarity. Conversations like this remind me that growth is intentional, and wisdom comes from a lifetime of experience. #CBBS2025 #ChinaAfricaBusinessSummit #DrMaponga #Leadership #Mindset #GrowthJourney #AfricanRenaissance #Inspiration #hafriktv #hafrikapp #ConversationsThatMatter #Hafrik

🎉 Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧🐉 To everyone celebrating, we wish you a year filled with good health, happiness, success, and new opportunities. May this new year bring growth in your career, business, studies, and personal life. For those living in China, we hope this season brings peace, celebration, and meaningful moments with friends and family. Thank you for being part of Hafrik. We’re grateful for this community and excited for what we’ll build together this year. 祝大家新年快乐，万事如意 🎊 — The Hafrik Team

I started a podcast. It’s called Unfiltered with Olayemi | Stories Beyond Borders. It’s a space for real conversations about life beyond where we started. Living abroad, building from scratch, culture, business, growth, mistakes, and lessons along the way. The trailer is live on Spotify. First episode coming soon. If you’ve ever had to start over or figure things out in a new place, you might enjoy this. 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1I48ERghCPgh0rbgkj909W

A Moment for Your Mind — Thoughts 1. Focus shapes reality. You become What you Focus on 2. Gratitude for persistence. One day, you're going to look back and thank yourself for not giving up. 3. Cleanse to receive. Clean your spaces. Your house, your room, your car, your mind, your heart. New things are coming, make sure you're welcoming them properly. 4. Loss creates space. Everything I lose creates space for everything I need. 5. Confidence and reflection. Be so confident in who you are that you're willing to eat alone, sleep alone, do the inner healing work, and flourish without approval. And whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, remind yourself how far you've come. You're always stronger than you think you are. 6. Health is more than physical. You can go to the gym and eat clean, but if you don't cleanse the negative thoughts in your mind and heal your heart, you'll still be unhealthy. #DailyReflection #Mindset #SelfGrowth #MentalStrength #SelfConfidence #Motivation

Happy New Year from Hafrik! Wishing you growth, good health, new opportunities, and more wins this year. Thank you for being part of our community. Let’s build bigger and better together.

2025: Lessons, Growth, and Moving Forward As I look back on 2025, one theme stands out for me: growth through movement. This year, I made the decision to leave my city and step into a new environment. It wasn’t comfortable, but it pushed me to think bigger, build smarter, and challenge myself in new ways. Leading and developing Hafrik as an ecosystem, while growing HafrikPlay , #HafrikTV and other projects, demanded resilience, clarity, and discipline. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about ideas. It’s about adapting, making tough calls, and staying focused when things are uncertain. One important lesson stood out: 👉 Don’t force people into a vision they don’t believe in. Create movement. The right people align themselves. Not every decision paid off. Some sacrifices didn’t return what I expected. Some seasons required slowing down and restructuring. But there were meaningful wins: clearer systems, better direction, stronger confidence in where we’re going. Someone asked me recently: “What do you do for fun?” That question made me rethink balance and sustainability. Building matters. Living intentionally matters too. I also want to say thank you. To my co-founders and teammates at HafrikPlay: Omobosola Alaka ,Abolaji Alaka Destiny Ezenwata thank you for your dedication and belief in the vision. And to everyone who has contributed in any way across the Hafrik ecosystem, your support, ideas, and effort truly matter. As I step into 2026, I’m carrying clarity, discipline, and determination. And I’m focusing on what aligns, what builds, and what truly matters. Grateful for the journey. Grateful for the lessons. And thankful to God for seeing me through. On to 2026.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Hafrik. This season is about connection, gratitude, and community, and we’re thankful for everyone who’s been part of our journey. Whether you’re near or far, we hope your day is filled with peace, joy, and the people who matter most. Here’s to more growth, more opportunities, and more moments together in the new year. Merry Christmas, and stay blessed. 🎄✨

Nigeria is 65 today. 🇳🇬 Wishing our community peace, growth, and bold wins this year. Drop your flag in the comments and tell us where you’re celebrating from.

Many ask, How is China growing so fast?" The answer - dedication and responsibility. Look at this lady: sick, one hand on a drip, the other making coffee in her shop. She keeps going, carrying her responsibilities with courage and determination. Let this remind us that true growth comes from commitment, hard work, and heart. #Dedication #Commitment #HardWork #LifeStruggles #Inspiration #CoffeeShop #EverydayHeroes #WorkEthic #NeverGiveUp #courage