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...
The fear of the unknown has devoured our peace The uncertainty of tomorrow, God's gift to mankind Hope, the strength to live in uncertainty Faith is man's ability to see that which is yet to exist Tomorrow will die yesterday In disguise, we shall become our adversary For fear shall spring up flowers The kind that blooms at night In delay, they shall run mad In madness, they shall act In motion, they shall slumber In slumber, they will be slayed
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|Mrs. ADESOJI's RESIDENCE, VICTORIA ISLAND| "Mrs. Adesoji walks into the mansion alongside Stella."
STELLA: Mummy, thank you for today. You are the best! (She hugs Mrs. Adesoji in excitement)
Mrs. ADESOJI: Anything for my only daughter. But like I said, you must behave yourself. No boys and unnecessary friends.
STELLA: Yes, Mummy. Don't you trust me?
Mrs. ADESOJI: Hmm, this is not the 90s, oh. Children give parents a lot of reasons to doubt them. That's why, if it were up to me, you should go to a private university at least.
STELLA: Mummy, please don't bring this up again, na. You're starting to sound like Tony.
Mrs. ADESOJI: Speaking of the devil. (She turns to Tony, who is lost in thoughts as he sips his glass of whisky) Tony, didn't you hear me come in?
"Tony is lost in thoughts as he ponders how to solve Chinaza's pregnancy."
STELLA: (She taps Tony) Anthony Adesoji!
TONY: What is it? Are you okay?
STELLA: Mummy was talking to you, but you weren't answering, na.
TONY: And so? Don't call my name like that again, please. (He turns to Mrs. Adesoji) Mummy, what is it?
Mrs. ADESOJI: Are you fine? What is the problem?
STELLA: Better ask him, oh, 'cause I don't understand anymore.
TONY: (He avoids eye contact with both of them) I'm fine, Mum.
Mrs. ADESOJI: Are you fine?
TONY: Yes, ma.
Mrs. ADESOJI: Hmm, are you sure?
TONY: Mummy, I said I'm fine!
Mrs. ADESOJI: Okay, I have heard you, oga.
"He walks out of the scene."
STELLA: Nawa, oh. So men have mood swings too?
Mrs. ADESOJI: Shut your mouth. Go and call Chinaza for me.
