INTERVIEW WITH SIS TOLANI MOTOLANI

 Interviewer: Good evening ma. You are welcome here

Sis Tolani Motolani: It’s a great honor, I do not take it for granted.

Interviewer: Can we meet you?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Good evening, my name is Tolani Motolani Esther(officially;Tolani Esther Oluwafunmilayo). A 400level student of university of Ilorin, chemistry department, faculty of physical sciences. I’m from kwara state, Ekiti Local government. An entrepreneur.



 Interviewer: It's great having you here ma'am. Would you mind sharing your admission story with us? Was it your first Jamb and how did you feel when you finally got in?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: To the glory of God, I got this admission on my fourth jamb after seeking admission for 4years, and trying other means like IJMB where I got 12points but wasn’t given my desired course. The admission came when all hope was gone.

Interviewer: Was there any point during this wait that you felt like giving up on University education?

Sis Tolani Motolani: Sincerely, yes. That was the year the admission came. In year 2018 I was ready to face business fully. And boom 🤯 it came

Interviewer: I must say that I am fascinated by your personality. What if you are not currently studying this course you are studying, what course would you rather be studying?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Nursing, it has always been nursing or nothing. Maybe I would have settled for pharmacy. 

 Interviewer: Nice. Are you single in the Lord or Single and searching or engaged or maybe married?

Sis Tolani Motolani: I am happily engaged.

Interviewer: Give us a brief detail of your educational background. Primary & Secondary.

Sis Tolani Motolani: Okay. Primary school; Hans private school. Secondary school: Hans private college. 

Interviewer: Were you a prefect in school? You look like someone perfect for the post of the health prefect.

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Smile. Yes I was, labor/general prefect. 

Interviewer: Asides being a fine sister in the Lord, what other activities are your hobbies?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Hmmm… My hobby is kind of funny. But I love fashion and I love seeing people eat and enjoy my food.

Interviewer: Quite fascinating hobbies you have. Share your experience as a child?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Due to some reasons I didn’t have the usual fun filled childhood experience. But all I can remember was that I was very quiet as a child and I was once taken for dumb and deaf. Because you won’t just see me talk. And cooking at a very young age (cooking rubbish😂). Funny how I’ve grown to become a talkative. 

 Interviewer: What department do you belong to at church and are you currently holding any position?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Choir department, Interpretation department and Prayer band. I am currently the Head of Interpretation department. 

Interviewer: Do you have a side hustle or work asides schooling? If yes,would you mind telling us about it and how you started.

Sis Tolani Motolani: Yes, I am fashion designer and caterer/baker. AGBA COOK a subsidiary of JUST LIVE EMPIRE. It has always been on my mind not to be a regular student but a money making one. It all started during the Covid-19 break.

 Interviewer: How are you able to juggle School, Fellowship with God, Positions at church and business? That is a lot for anyone to handle. Can you share actionable tips on how you were able to work everything out without one affecting the other?

Sis Tolani Motolani: This part has always been demanding, but I think and know it is only a bit difficult and not impossible. There’s time scheduled for all activities and no one is expected to eat into another (all things being equal). I try to have control over my time, no time unnecessary things that take one’s time. And proper planning helps and no impromptu activities are allowed.

 Interviewer: What day do you consider the best and worse day of your life?

Sis Tolani Motolani: I don’t think I have one But all I can say is God has been faithful, in the good days and bad days he remains my Lord.

Interviewer: After University Education, what's next?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Further my education and build my brand.

 Interviewer: If I ask you to give a shout-out now to people who have influence your journey in Life greatly, who and who would you give a shout-out to

Sis Tolani Motolani: Hmmm… My family members; my parents and my siblings. And definitely my fiancé.

 Interviewer: Who are those you consider your closest pals at Hallelujah Chapel? People you would miss too when you graduate from here

[4/15, 9:10 PM] Sis Tolani Motolani: Hmmmm… No close pals actually. I’ll miss everyone most especially my unit members (interpretation unit) they are amazing 🤩

 Interviewer: What would be your advice to non-believers?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: You don’t know what you are miss and what you’ll miss. A trial is enough to convince you. The sooner the better.

 Interviewer: With the rise of false pastors and funny doctrines, what would you advice believers?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Know God personally. It is an individual race and no joint work. When people are determined to know God personally, they’ll settle to read the scriptures and there they’ll know that the rise in false pastors is not new the way out is also in the scriptures. It is a complete manual for a successful journey.

 Interviewer: What is your favorite Bible verse and why do you like this verse?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. As a goal getter it gives me strength and keeps me going, knowing I am a child of God and the world is waiting for my manifestation which can only be revealed in Christ.

 Interviewer: What was your first impression of Halleluyah Chapel? Is that impression still intact till now?

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Ohhh, no I can’t come here, it’s not my kind of service, duration of service, too many programs…. No, it’s not.

 Interviewer: Describe daddy Ajiroba in 3 words.

 Sis Tolani Motolani: Father. A teacher. A good example. 

 Interviewer: Do you have a mentor? Who is this person and why did you choose the person as a mentor?

Sis Tolani Motolani: No, I don’t. 

 Interviewer: Would you like to share your Christian experience?

Sis Tolani Motolani: The best experience.Giving my life to Christ remains the best decision I’ve made in my life.

 Interviewer: So, with that we have come to the end of the interview. Thank you so much for being here with us. We appreciate your time.

Sis Tolani Motolani: Thank you so much for having me. It’s a great privilege. God bless you.

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