The opening scene of the saga story depicts a rich Nigerian family, the Baloguns, enjoying a Sunday afternoon meal in the luxurious Banana Island, Lagos. Despite being a powerful player in Nigerian politics, Chief Balogun is shown to be just like an...
They will rip us till our skeletons are dust Devour us till our hope is in tears Tear us apart in the name of politics Is this an Election or a tribal war? A clamour for feminine relevance or a means to no end? Hope for all with breasts or the same old same old? Pregnant men want to be rulers Men whose blabbers can't hold a liquid Women who see manhood as a misconception. Masses whose integrity twitchings Sucking the boobs of these women Rubbing the tummy of men with grey hair Men with no intellectual vision Blind to stupor in disguise Gluttons even after life.
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|Mrs. ADEBAYO's RESIDENCE, FESTAC LAGOS| "Michael holds firmly to the door of Temilade's car" TEMI (She turns to Michael) Michael, let me be!
MICHAEL Temi, hear me out, please. It's not what you think.
TEMI (She steps out of the car in anger) Ṣe o ro pe mo wa were? So I don't know what I saw. Why is your Ex here in the first place? I thought you were strongly against her moving in.
MICHAEL Mama said it's best she stay here and she was the one who kissed me without my consent.
TEMI And you seemed to be enjoying yourself. Ó dúró níbẹ̀ bí igi tí ó ti kú Cause you only pushed her away when you saw me. (She folds her arms around each other as tears roll down her cheeks)
MICHAEL That was because she took me unaware. I didn't expect her to do that. Temi, please Biko trust me I will never hurt you. (He drops both his hands on her cheeks) Please stop crying.
TEMI Let me be, Michael I don't want to talk to you. (She walks into her car and turns on the engine)
"Michael walks back into the house"
MICHAEL Kemi, what was the meaning of that? Do you know what you've just done?
KEMI I'm sorry, Michael I didn't know she would come over today. I just couldn't help it.
MICHAEL (He grabs both her arms firmly) We both know that was intentional. Why do you hate me so much? You were the one who left me now that I have found a reason to move on you still can't let me be.
KEMI Michael, I'm sorry. For everything that I have done in the past. I regret my actions.
MICHAEL (He drops both his hands on his head) Get out of my sight!
KEMI Michael, I'm sorry.
"Michael walks out of the room"
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|FESTAC CENTRAL HOSPITAL|
"Temi approaches Monica who was sitting on her bed she was earlier diagnosed with Asthma" TEMI Hello, Monica how are you? (She smiles at the twelve years old)
MONICA I'm fine how are you, Dr Temi?
Mrs. ADIOLA (She turns to Monica) Are you okay? Is Dr Temi your mate? Oya, greet!
TEMI Mama, it's fine. Please don't scream at the young lady. Remember her Asthma is anxiety related so any form of shock or emotion can trigger an attack.
MONICA E kaaro, Dr Temi.
MRS. ADEOLA Which one is E kaaro? Are you greeting an old woman? Oya greet her like a civilized Young lady.
TEMI Mummy, it's fine let her be. (She turns to Monica) Bawo ni ? Se o ti jeun?
MONICA mo wa dada Bẹẹni ma, e dupe.
Mrs. ADEOLA (She turns to Temi) Ahh Doctor you speak Yoruba?
TEMI Of course, Ma I'm a Yoruba woman. (Temi is a Yoruba name so why should that come as a surprise, Temi said to her subconscious)
Mrs. ADEOLA Wow I know you are a Yoruba girl but you don't look like someone who grew up around here. We live in a society where most natives of Nigeria will rather eat their tongue than draw close to their roots.
TEMI Very true, Ma I guess I'm an exception. Has she taken her drugs? (She changes the topic of conversation)
Mrs. ADIOLA Not yet.
TEMI Please she should take them now. Where is Nurse Rachel?
NURSE RACHEL I'm here, Ma. (She rushed to Where Temi is standing)
TEMI Why hasn't she taken her medications?
NURSE RACHEL Sorry, Ma I was busy with other patients I would get to her soon.
TEMI Alright please make sure she takes them by the way where is your partner in crime?
NURSE RACHEL Nurse Tega isn't here yet.
TEMI What? Why?
Nurse RACHEL He probably wasn't able to beat traffic today.
TEMI Hmm alright. I will be at my office. (She walks out of the room)
"Temi walks into the office"
Dr. MABEL (She turns to Temi) My Love, How are you?
TEMI I'm good. (She sits on the desk)
Dr. MABEL You don't look fine. What is the problem?
TEMI I'm fine. Do I look like an outcast?
Dr. MABEL Outcast? Asin?
TEMI One Woman said I don't look Yoruba. I replied to her daughter in Yoruba and she was surprised. I asked her she said she knows I'm Yoruba but I don't look like someone who can communicate in her language.
Dr. MABEL Well, what she said might be offensive but I can also understand why she perceived you that way. Honestly when you newly started working here, I and others felt you were too white.
TEMI Too white? What do you mean?
Dr. MABEL It was obvious you had spent most of your life abroad your English was so polished, you don't eat junk, you are obsessed with hygiene and you rarely communicate in pidgin.
TEMI How about now? How do you perceive me?
Dr. MABEL You are a rich Doctor a Yoruba girl who is very aware of her root but also in touch with Western culture.
TEMI Hmm, alright I think that is more satisfying to hear.
Dr. MABEL So is that it? That's why you are all grumpy and sad.
TEMI Emm I guess.
Dr. MABEL Temilade Balogun, spill before I break your head (She picks up an apple from Temi's Desk)
TEMI Wash that before you eat it.
Dr. MABEL You see what I was talking about. Relax I wasn't planning to eat it like that. So talk to me what is the problem.
TEMI I caught Michael kissing his Ex today.
Dr. MABEL Awo, tell me you are joking.
TEMI I wish I was, Mabel.
Dr. MABEL Wait you mean, Michael kissed Kemi?
TEMI I don't know, Mabel According to him, she was the one who plugged her lips to his.
Dr. MABEL Oh, that sounds more realistic. That guy loves you too much to kiss someone else Even if Michael would cheat, Kemi would be the last person that would be on his mind.
TEMI What do you mean? Are you taking his side now?
Dr. MABEL No of course. All I'm saying is that Michael loves you we all know that. He wouldn't hurt you, Temi
TEMI So I don't know what I saw abi?
Dr MABEL Temi, I believe you but...
TEMI (She interrupts Mabel) But what? I don't even know why I told you of course you will support him. (she walks out of the Office)
Dr. MABEL Temi! _____________________________________
