Ibkay Graphics

I saw a comment credited to the CEO of Moniepoint, saying Nigerians are not qualified to fill certain roles in his organisation.

As a Nigerian creative, I don’t agree with that kind of blanket statement.

I design. I print. I edit videos. I create content. And from my own experience, I know many Nigerians are not lacking talent. Many are simply trying to grow in an environment that does not always make growth easy.

Nigerians are getting remote jobs. Nigerians are working with foreign clients. Nigerians are building portfolios, learning new tools, solving problems, and delivering value every day.

So when people say Nigerians are not qualified, I think the conversation is incomplete.

Because sometimes, what some companies call “lack of qualification” is actually poor structure.

You’ll see one job description asking for a graphic designer, video editor, social media manager, content creator, photographer, customer care person, and admin assistant — all in one role.

Then the salary will not even respect the skill, time, software, data, transport, creativity, and pressure involved.

How do you expect one person to do the work of five people, pay them like the work is small, and then conclude that talent is the problem?

That is not a qualification issue. That is a structure issue.

Yes, some people still need to improve. Nobody is denying that. But Nigerian youths are not empty. Many are skilled. Many are learning. Many are building from almost nothing.

Even in my own line of work, I have seen creatives handle tight deadlines, difficult clients, poor power supply, expensive materials, high printing costs, revisions, pressure, and still deliver.

So maybe before we say Nigerians are not qualified, we should also ask:

Are the roles properly defined?

Is the pay fair?

Is there room for training?

Is access open to everyone, or only to people with connections?

Are companies creating environments where talent can actually perform?

Because talent exists here.

What is missing many times is structure, value, access, and opportunity.

Happy Birthday Ibukun Oni
CEO Ibkay Graphics
Wishing you long life and prosperity

I didn’t start with a big studio.

Just a system, curiosity, and the hunger to create something meaningful.

I spent hours learning. Practicing. Fixing mistakes. Redesigning. Watching ideas evolve from rough sketches into polished results.

Over time, I realized something:
Creativity is powerful — but when you combine it with technical understanding, everything changes.

Design becomes clearer.
Print becomes sharper.
Brands become stronger.

Today, every project I handle carries that journey inside it — growth, discipline, and precision.

Because design isn’t just art.
It’s identity.
It’s confidence.
It’s how your business introduces itself before you even speak.

If you’re building something real, your brand should reflect that.

I am Ibkay Graphics
Delivering quality designs & prints.

2026! Here we go!!

A big thank you to everyone who supported the brand all year long. You are the reason we create! Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with joy and blessings. God bless you!"

50 Revisions Later… I Survived!

Designers, have you ever worked on a project that tested both your skill and your sanity? 😂

This one nearly broke me.
“Change this.”
“Correct that.”
“The date is wrong.”
“I don’t like my picture.”
“Please use this one instead.”

Fam, I stopped counting after the 50th revision. 💀

If not that 'my Ogas at the Top' 😂 personally handed me this job, I would’ve activated Designer Hulk Mode long ago 😤

But I learned something valuable — sometimes, it’s not about the perfect design. It’s about the relationship you’re building. Because that same client might bring your biggest gig tomorrow.

When I finally got the message, “Good work, I love it. We can move with this,”
I just smiled like a survivor 😌

Lesson: Flexibility doesn’t make you weak. It makes you wise.

Designing freedom, one pixel at a time. 🇳🇬✨ Happy Independence Day!

Welcome to October

When you see a flyer, you see graphics. When I see a flyer, I see responsibility. Responsibility to tell a story, to carry weight, to make someone pause.

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Happy Birthday Ma. Wishing you Long Life and Prosperity!

TGIF🥳 from your favourite graphic designer🥰.