(First published in THE GUARDIAN of 25 January 2024) The farmer waits for rain in the early months of the year. If it rains properly, not the scattered rain that deceives you to plant early, then the farmer would know it is time to plant the yam seedlings. He prays for rain, and when it comes,…
Choir Master: Daddy, good morning, sir. How was your night? What of Mummy and all my aburos? Pastor: Good morning brother Peter, how was your night too? What about sister Celia?But why are you here this early? Is there any programme slated for today that I am not aware of? Choir master: I am very…
MAMA KUBURATU: Mama Salamatu, where are you coming from? You are walking in this scorching sun, without an umbrella or headgear, this is very strange.Your appearance self, very dull and uninviting, what is the problem? Mama Salamatu: Please, don’t mind me, people are ready to run you crazy, as long as you allow them. But…
Chicken—Ram, ah, ah, where have you been, your face is very scarce these days o. I was unable to see you throughout the holidays, checking my social media handles did not even yield desired results. What happened? RAM—My sister, nothing much, I was just trying to mind my own business, you know, apart from the…
OBA–Agbodegba, please help me tell all the Bales that there is fire on the mountain, if what I saw and heard yesterday were anything to go by, I think there is urgent need to have a meeting with Bales. AGBODEGBA– But what are those things you saw and heard that is making you fidget? After…
MAMA AKEEM: Mama Julie, good morning. MAMA JULIE: Ah, mama Akeem, how are you? Mama Akeem: I am fine, my sister. Mama Julie: The way you are sounding, I’m afraid, I don’t think you are fine. Mama Akeem: How? How am I sounding that is giving you that impression? Mama Julie: Your voice is too…
