Miracle Toluwalase is a first-year Computer Science major at Biola. Coming from Nigeria, he brought with him a refreshing perspective on style, graphic visuals, and music. Besides being a walking advertisement for his diverse style, he also shares content on his Instagram. 

“From a very young age, my mom noticed that I had a gift to see the world in a very different, colorful perspective… I’ve got to experiment with it and play with it,” Toluwalase said. 

Toluwalase has noticed a striking difference in the culture and style of the United States in comparison to Nigeria. In particular, he’s noticed the laid-back, casual style of American college students.

“Everything here [in America] is so different and structured differently, so it feels good to be different and stand out,” he said.“Back home, it’s a fashion competition every day; everyone is putting on all their best outfits to wear to church and to school. I like the fact that people here are a lot more chill, especially attending classes, everyone is just in a shirt and jeans.”

However, Toluwalase does offer a few critiques for the California and Biola fashion scene. There is a lack of individuality among students; no inherent statements are being made through self-expression. 

“What I don’t like is that everyone dresses the same, everyone uses the same style. Everyone’s generic,” Toluwalase said. “Everyone has a unique style [in Nigeria], especially in church… church feels like a fashion show, honestly.” 

Where can motivation be found for the students of Biola to find fun in fashion again? Toluwalase’s source of inspiration for his fashion content on Instagram comes from a lot of people. 

“Biola is actually filled with a lot of creative students. I’m happy that I get to learn from them and see them shine.”

Toluwalase is excited to share his vibrant perspective with Biola, through his style and social media, but also through his music. Unknown to the public before this point, Miracle Toluwalase is looking to release music. 

“I shouldn’t be saying this, but we might have new music coming out next year, first-ever drop. It’s gonna be intense,” Tolowalse shared. “It’s something I’ve always been passionate about but been too self-conscious to ever put out music, but I’m happy I got to Biola, and I’m meeting people that are supporting me.”

In just his first year of college, Toluwalase has created content with passion and is beginning to bend the Biola cookie-cutter mold.