Sometimes…

Life doesn’t break you all at once.

It tests you quietly.

Through disappointments.
Through unexpected conversations.
Through silent walks.
Through moments that make you question everything.

This episode begins with a movie called Black Beauty but ends somewhere much deeper.

It’s about the lessons I found in movement, the peace hidden inside a quiet place, an ordinary Friday that changed my perspective, and why I believe some hearts are built like Mustangs.

Maybe…
just maybe…

you have one too.

Welcome to AFTER SILENCE.

— Tefla

Growing up, my Yoruba was never perfect.

Some people laughed.
Some people judged.
Some assumed I didn’t understand.

For years, I wondered if speaking Yoruba fluently made someone “more Yoruba.”

In this episode, I share my journey of insecurity, identity, growth, and why I’m proudly Yoruba despite my imperfections.

This isn’t just a story about language.

It’s a story about accepting who you are while never being afraid to keep learning.

And somewhere in the story there's a challenge for anyone who think pounded yam has competition in the food market.

Welcome to AFTER SILENCE. 

What happens when a simple thought refuses to leave your mind?

In this first official episode of AFTER SILENCE, I share the story behind how this podcast was born... from a sleepless 3 a.m. moment, to listening to a podcast that inspired me, to the text message that made me realize this dream could actually become real.

This isn’t just the beginning of a podcast.
It’s the beginning of a conversation.

So find a quiet place, relax, and let’s talk.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Welcome to AFTER SILENCE. 

Welcome to AFTER SILENCE, a storytelling podcast by Tefla. Real stories, real moments, and honest conversations about friendship, love, university life, mistakes, growth, and everything in between. New episodes every week.