Why I left my 9-to-5 job after BRT controversy – Content creator

Content creator Onyinyechi Nwachukwu, widely recognized as Darkskinned Ella, has revealed that her decision to leave her full-time job was significantly influenced by experiences following her return from an international trip to Zanzibar. The 24-year-old shared these reflections on her Instagram page, weeks after announcing her resignation.

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It’s funny how, after I left, so many people said, I’m sure you’re going to miss that place, you were so happy. The truth is, not everything is as it seems.

Nwachukwu, who had previously cited stress and a long commute as reasons for leaving her job, noted that many people perceived her as happy at her workplace. "It’s funny how, after I left, so many people said, I’m sure you’re going to miss that place, you were so happy. The truth is, not everything is as it seems," she stated.

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Life has taught me that not everyone who smiles with you is genuinely for you, and that’s why discernment is so important.

She emphasized the life lesson learned about discernment, adding, "Life has taught me that not everyone who smiles with you is genuinely for you, and that’s why discernment is so important." While she did not detail the specific events, Nwachukwu hinted that a "sudden change" occurred after her return from Zanzibar, an experience she described as making her stronger. "No regrets. Just growth," she concluded.

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The sudden change caught me off guard, but I’m grateful for the experience because it made me stronger. I’ve made peace with it, I’ve moved on, and I’m taking the lessons with me. No regrets. Just growth.

Nwachukwu had traveled to Zanzibar in May for her first international brand trip, documenting it on social media. Her resignation in June came after a period where she found herself sleeping on buses and at the office, highlighting the demanding nature of balancing a full-time job with content creation. She had previously gained public attention for her "100 Days BRT Challenge," which documented the crowded Bus Rapid Transit terminals in Lagos, drawing widespread notice after she was confronted by transport officials while filming.

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Everything happened when I came back from Zanzibar.