Nurturing Optimism alongside Mental Wellness through the Art and Power of Words – Unleashing the Potential of the African Youth

“Once upon a time there was an island, where all the feelings lived together.
One day there was a storm in the sea and the island was about to get drowned.
Every feeling was scared but Love made a boat to escape.
Every feeling boarded the boat. Only 1 feeling was left.
Love got down to see who it was..
It was EGO..
Love tried and tried but ego wasn't moving also the water was rising.
Every one asked love to leave him and come in the boat, but love was made to love.
At last all the feelings escape and Love dies with ego on the island."
Butterflies and Peacocks is the untold tales of Love and Ego penned by Olivia C. Powell p.k.a Ali, on Paper. It is the watchword for his online community - the 100th battalion.
This is a new narrative for both emotions and this time around, can they co-exist?
Meet the alter ego: Olivia C. Powell – a pseudonym born out of necessity and courage. In the depths of anxiety and insecurity, Ali adopted this alter ego on Wattpad during university, offering a shield for raw emotions and stories. As 'Olivia,' Ali found a safe haven to share without fear, laying the foundation for the transformative journey that led to the creation of Ali, on Paper. This pseudonymous refuge became a pivotal tool for self-expression, marking the genesis of a brand that now stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment in the realm of mental wellness and writing.


Straight from Archipelago, 2023
Butterflies and Peacocks, 2022
Battles and wars : colonel Ali
Soldier to soldier : colonel Ali
Black Evangelism : colonel Ali
Iná n jó, ògiri kò sá - Ali’s fire piece
Dihydrogen monoxide - Ali’s water piece
A night before valentine, 2024
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@anatehusani 🇳🇬 [ artist ]
@capt_50cal 🇳🇬 [ writer ]
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“I am striving to build a brand that offers optimism to young Africans through the art of writing and by advocating for our mental wellness. This brand aims to connect with the mental challenges that African youths may face, acknowledging that once a positive mindset is achieved, all other achievements become attainable.”

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