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ISSUE 01 · NOV 2026ABUJA, NIGERIA
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P.04Why I build communitiesThe 2,700-student story, from a campus magazine P.12FUTCH, Purpival & friendsWhat's on, channel by channel P.20Free stuff for studentsGuides, tools, checklists P.28Book a 1-on-1Students, it's free (for now)
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P.04 · ABOUT ME

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Heyyy, I'm Bala. I studied telecoms engineering, then fell for marketing and never looked back. In 2021 I co-founded 10.8.8 Africa. It started as a campus magazine and is now a community of 2,700+ students, home to FUTCH, Purpival and the magazine.

I build things that help students and young professionals see what's possible, and I write a personal diary on Substack called The After 9-5 Diary. Off the clock: too many series, the gym and shawarma. Ask me about Arsenal at your own risk.

Purpival 2025Purpival '25
Coursemates
FUTCH 2025FUTCH '25
Arsenal crestCOYG
FUTCH 2023FUTCH '23
Huawei days
Jekaeat
Balathat's me, hi
10.8.8 Magazine coversall four editions
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my top 5 (for now)
Game of ThronesGame of Thrones
Emily in ParisEmily in Paris
Ted LassoTed Lasso
Your Friends and NeighborsYour Friends & Neighbors
Peaky BlindersPeaky Blinders
best sitcom ever
How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother
anime in my spare time.
not a weeb.
Attack on TitanAttack on Titan
Kuroko no BasketballKuroko no Basket
best pastry?
shawarma. don't argue.
Shawarma🔥
avid gym rat 💪
day 190 & counting
Bala at the gymdays 175, 185 & more
P.12 · WHAT'S ON

Channel Bala

Why a channel? I watch too many series, so my work gets the same treatment. In fact, life is a show. Grab the remote and flick through.

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FUTCHOur yearly career hangout for student techies and creatives.
PurpivalThe purple carnival: 500+ students from 8 schools.
10.8.8 MagazineWhere it all began. Four editions so far.
Coursemates
CoursematesA comic series about campus life. Coming soon, stay tuned.
After 9-5 DiaryWhat happens after the 9-5. My diary on Substack.
Gym DiariesDay 190 and counting. Avid gym rat.
ArsenalMadueke magic at the Emirates. COYG.

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P.20 · FREE STUFF

For students, on the house

COMING SOONLinkedIn profile checklistEverything we fixed on my own profile, as a checklist you can copy.
COMING SOONFree tools students sleep onFree software and perks most students never hear about.
COMING SOONUniversity Doesn't Teach You ThisThe things I had to learn outside class, in one guide.
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P.28 · SAY HI

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