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OUR STORY

Real people. Honest stories. Healing together.

WHO WE ARE

Life Upside View is a heartfelt initiative driven by a simple truth: stories heal. We are a collective of advocates, artists, and everyday people committed to creating space for vulnerability, reflection, and transformation.

Through storytelling and community dialogue, we work to destigmatize mental health, spotlight human resilience, and offer hope — especially in places where silence often wins.

Our team

OUR MISSION

To amplify lived experiences and elevate conversations around mental health, trauma, and healing — especially within African communities and underrepresented voices.

We strive to normalize emotional honesty, honor pain and joy equally, and build spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued — just as they are.

OUR VALUES

  • Empathy: We listen with compassion and lead with kindness.
  • Authenticity: Every voice matters, and every story is valid.
  • Community: Healing doesn't happen in isolation — we show up together.
  • Transparency: We share our truths and honor others' with respect.
  • Resilience: We believe in the human spirit's ability to rise and rebuild.
Our values

OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet the people behind Life Upside View — storytellers, advocates, and everyday changemakers committed to mental wellness and meaningful connection.

Ernest Nwachukwu
Ernest NwachukwuFounder & Mental Health AdvocateNigeria
Ruqaiyah Umar Shuwa
Ruqaiyah Umar ShuwaLegal Advisor & Mental Health AdvocateNigeria
Omkar Khadamkar
Omkar KhadamkarUX Designer & Story StrategistIndia
Sa'adatu Ali Shuwa
Sa'adatu Ali ShuwaHR Advisor & Well-being AdvocateNigeria
Chinedu Michael Dike
Chinedu Michael DikeMedical Advisor & Family DoctorNigeria
Abdulwahab Umar Shuwa
Abdulwahab Umar ShuwaTech Volunteer & Mental Health PromoterNigeria
Happiness Enogela
Happiness EnogelaTeam Support & Content ManagerNigeria
Ogieriakhi Fredrick
Ogieriakhi FredrickSocial Media ManagerNigeria
Chukwudi Ofoma
Chukwudi OfomaSoftware Engineer & Tech LeadNigeria