Nigerian Developer Completes #100DaysOfCode Despite Phone Breakdown and Self-Doubt

Onatade Abdulmajeed Adeyincka, a backend-focused full-stack developer from Nigeria, completed the #100DaysOfCode challenge after beginning it on his mentor's advice to boost career visibility. The 100-day journey was marked by low social media engagement, unanswered job applications, and persistent self-doubt that brought him close to quitting multiple times. Around Day 70, a broken phone screen and lost internet access forced him to borrow money for repairs and rely on late-night data plans just to stay connected. His mentor's timely support proved pivotal in helping him push through the final stretch of the challenge. Reflecting on the experience, Abdulmajeed said the challenge ultimately taught him that perseverance through uncertainty mattered more than writing code every single day.