My Siblings And I

Deji Olatunji is a teenager navigating the complexities of growing up in Abuja while grappling with the fallout of his parents’ divorce. He lives with his father in a home that often feels too big and too quiet, with his mother visiting only occasionally. This fractured family dynamic has left Deji craving attention and validation, particularly from his emotionally distant father, who struggles to understand him.

A natural athlete with a passion for sports, Deji channels his energy into physical activities, but his insecurities often get the better of him. Beneath his confident exterior lies a nervous and impressionable young man, unsure of his place in the world. His desperate need for connection often manifests in negative ways—he acts out, becoming disrespectful, a bully, and ignoring authority.

Deji’s story is one of longing and misdirection. Though his actions may paint him as a troublemaker, they stem from a deep well of insecurity and a yearning to be seen, heard, and valued. At heart, Deji is a boy struggling to bridge the gap between who he is and who he wants to be, while longing for a sense of stability in his fragmented life.