Campus Hustlers: Meet This Week’s Featured Hustler

This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re taking you to the University of Ibadan to meet Toluwase Mercy Abiodun — a final-year Political Science student and the creative force behind Ercy Cakes.

What started as a simple love for baking before university turned into a thriving campus business. Mercy is a self-taught baker, who learned through videos, practice, asking questions, and volunteering — proving that passion plus persistence can build real skill.

She began baking as a business to support herself through school, driven by one powerful mindset: never be a liability, always be a solution provider. Her journey has been filled with sweet wins, tough challenges, and lessons that shaped both her brand and her character.

In this episode, we also discussed how to turn a self-taught skill into a sustainable business— practical lessons every student and young creative can learn from.

Mercy’s story is a true definition of resilience, creativity, and taking initiative — a real Campus Hustler 💪🏽

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Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!

This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re featuring Jemimah Emmanuel, the CEO and founder of Chéri Yummy Yums — a fast-growing pastry brand known for its unique recipes, premium ingredients, and customer-first approach.

Jemimah is a 200-level Pharmacy student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who turned a simple hobby into a campus-famous brand recognized for consistency, quality, and unforgettable flavors.

Her journey wasn’t easy. She started with little to no capital, limited equipment, and voices telling her to choose school over business. But Jemimah refused to quit. Through resilience, creativity, and discipline, she built Chéri Yummy Yums into a standout brand in a highly competitive market.

In this episode, she shares her journey, lessons from building a business with little resources, and how she balances academics with entrepreneurship.

Connect with her on

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1DMPiMymgJ/

IG:https://www.instagram.com/ch.eriyummyyums?igsh=MTNyMm56cXpsMWFxMg==

Whatsapp:https://wa.me/2347047305400

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Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!

This week on Campus Hustlers, we’re spotlighting a student who truly understands the art of making every season count.

Meet Madaki Damaris Gimbiya, a passionate 400-level student of Ahmadu Bello University and a versatile studentpreneur whose journey proves that opportunity is everywhere—if you’re bold enough to spot it. Best known for her thriving perfume business, Damaris doesn’t stop there. From selling power banks and mini fans to renting cultural attires during school cultural days, she has become that go-to student with something valuable to offer.

Her love for business began in 2023, and despite the challenges of juggling academics with entrepreneurship, she has stayed consistent, grateful, and determined. In this episode, we had an honest and eye-opening conversation about turning seasonal opportunities into cash—the wins, the lessons, and the mindset every student entrepreneur needs.

If you’re a student, a hustler, or someone trying to make sense of opportunities around you, this one is for you.

Connect with her:

Gimbiya Damaris Madaki on Facebookgimbiyadamsy1 on tiktokdamsrismadaki on Instagram

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Campus Hustlers: Real stories, real inspiration!