So, it was a Sunday. And for only God knows the reason, my dad was carrying me. (Okay, I know the reason; baby me just loved dad carrying her. Mum said there was a time I didn't sleep until I was on my dad's chest. Talk about sleeping with class! 😂) Back to the gist, … Continue reading #MyParentsSaid2 →

Growing up as a child was very interesting. At least, my parents said so and I believe them. When I was still a baby, they said I loved to dance, especially to a particular song. If you grew up in Nigeria, Warri in particular, you should know the song too: "Satan don fall for gutter  … Continue reading #MyParentsSaid1 →

(Nneoma enters the compound, shouting at the gatekeeper. He had taken time to open the gate for her.)Nneoma: (Walking angrily towards her apartment) You are just unbelievable. Unbelievable!(Baba Segun is walking past and greets her but she does not responds. He walls fast to stop her.)Baba Segun: Nneoma! Nneoma, calm down. Who annoyed you this … Continue reading Coro Wahala (12) →

(Okiemute and his brother, Obaro are seated in the sitting room. Both brothers look very much alike except that Obaro is a bit taller than They've just had dinner. His children, Jato, Vwede, Maro and Fega, aged 12, 10, 6 and 2 are also in the sitting room. Jato is watching television. Vwede is reading … Continue reading Coro Wahala (11) →

The next day.....  (There is no light so everyone is seated outside, taking fresh air. Nneoma is seated with them.) Okiemute: Really, how have you been coping with work and all?  Nneoma: It has not been easy. The unexpected rise in corona cases is very alarming.  Okiemute: Well, it's to be expected. We can all … Continue reading Coro Wahala (10) →