TEENA'S GISTS

Wizkid is arguably the biggest music act in Africa currently. The young musician also known as Star boy succesfully broke into the International scene in 2015 following his being featured in the Grammy nominated 'One Dance' by Drake. This ofcourse, is a great and enviable feat. But as Wizkid conquers grounds on the International scene, it appears he is gradually losing his relevance in the Nigerian music scene where he started his music journey from. His style of music is fast changing to a brand Nigerians can hardly relate with unlike the sound for which he got popular; songs like Jaiye Jaiye, Ojuelegba, Baba nla and so on.  Rumour has it that Wizkid has not been billed to perform at any show since the start of 2017. Doesn't that go to say our Star boy is gradually fading away? Also, none of his recent singles can be labelled as hits. Meanwhile, the likes of Davido, Runtown, Teknk, Phyno, Olamide have continuously dished out hit songs while maintaining their b...

LONG POST ALERT: Note: This is Fiction I had this friend. I liked our friendship alot and wanted us to stay good friends but he had something else in mind or maybe he didn't. I hate to judge. He liked me. He actually did but he wanted to play around for a while, to place me in his side chic zone. See, he had this lady in his life. A great lady. They have always been together. He loved her. She loved him. I loved them. Together. But he had a weakness; he couldn't resist women, beautiful ones. Beautiful women reduced him to whatever they wanted. He was weak down there. Very weak. He never stated his intentions but his actions laid his Intentions on the table for me. He was willing to pay a price if I could fulfil the duties of a side chic. He created the side chic zone and I had the choice of walking in; of joining so many other ladies he had kept in that zone. He was generous. He could keep them all. I was two steps into the zone, then three when my eyes were opened....

"God will punish them. Each and everyone one of them will die. Their generations will know no peace. If I get a gun enh, I will shoot them. One by one... Evil men..." Madam Calista cursed.  Kennedy sat beside her, shaking his head but saying nothing. "Do you know that they used an iron rod to break the Electrician's door and took everything in his house? Every single thing? I heard they raped his15year old daughter. Demons! If I catch any of them enhh, I will cut their fingers and toes one after the other". She went on. There had been an armed robbery in the Estate the night before. Many families lost precious possessions to the masked hoodlums. Madam Calista stood up and went to join the large crowd gathered in front of the Catholic church. The topic of discussion was the robbery. Most people were talking in hushed tones. Everybody seemed afraid of everybody. The armed robbers could be loitering around. She moved closer to Oga Eloka, the taxi driver. ...

Wednesday morning I wake up to see my battery at 10%. It didn't charge all night. I try to connect the charger again. Nothing! I use my roommate's charger. Nothing still! I'm sad. The charging port issue is back. Extra money and stress. "Immunology class holds by 10am" Johnson posts on whatsapp. The lecture is as boring as ever. I yawn over 10 times. I go to the ATM at the bus stop to withdraw. When it gets to my turn, the machine stops dispensing cash. I'm having a bad day. 2pm I pass through ogbete main market on my way to repair my phone. "Buy orange..Buy orange", a little girl calls. She should be between 10-12years of age her voice is so tiny, yet so sharp.. It pierces through my ears. I turn around. She's wearing a royal blue dress (My favorite color). She's bent over peeling some more oranges. "My dear, how much are your oranges?" "4 for fifty naira but I'll give you five because I like you...

Monday Project Lab day. I leave for the Lab by 9am. 1pm. I am done at the Lab. Chinonye Onah is done too so we leave together. We meet Igwilo Chinedu close to the school's gate.  He's having a chat with Kingsley Ugwu. We exchange greetings briefly although we are occasionally interrupted by passers-by saying hello to Igwilo especially. Igwilo is a popular figure. A shuttle is loading so we hurry up and join in. I stop at Ojukwu hall to see Blessing. Thankfully she is in. I've missed Bae. Blessing is heating up some food. I came at the right time. "Bae will you eat yam porridge?" Blessing asks. I no get option na Abi? We eat. I sleep off . 4pm. In my dreams, someone is tapping me by the shoulders. I open my eyes. Its Blessing. Lets go to class. Nelo said Madam is around. "Lets go to class", she says again.Are you with your MCB Note? "Yes", I reply. I'm sleepy. 6:30pm Lecture is over. I tell Blessing to...

Sunday I sleep till 9am. I'm exhausted from yesterday. 12pm I pack my stuff and go into school. My phone rings. Its Ijay, my nursing boo. "Young lady, are you back?" I'm on my way into school. Will you go for ASF by 3? Sure. I didn't go to church. Are you in your room? I'm hungry. Yes ma. My sister brought rice and chicken. Chicken?? Yupee!! I'm on my way. Keep my share o. Yes ma. I pass through Marierie to collect my change from the dry canteen. From a distance, I sight Eguh Chioma fetching water from Adelabu well. She calls me before I call her. "Jor Jor, shey you didn't go to church on a Sunday?" I will tell your brother. You have joined bad gang. "Hahaha. Did you go?" Eheh na. I'm back already. Chioma!!! I exclaim "I'm serious". Ok na. Is Amara around? I think so. I saw her some minutes ago. Bye. I'm hungry. Go and eat before you disappear. Hahahaha. I meet...

Thursday morning My Phone rings. Hello Jay. Whatsup? Its Jennifer. Sorry I haven't called since. That 10k you loaned me six months ago, I have it now. Send me your account details. Ok.. Ehmm. Yes.. Thank you. I forward them immediately. Twenty minutes later, I receive the credit alert. Lucky stars I've got. Wedding here I come. I pick up my phone and dial Chiamaka Uwadineke. "Amy, whatsup? Comman follow me to the market na. I want to get a dress for a wedding". "Which wedding?" "Na Chidi invite me o". "Ok. I'm busy now. I'll be free by 3pm". "Aii. 3pm then. Thanchu". 3pm We board a keke. On our way we pass a dress shop full of lovely dresses. "See fine fine gowns, Amaka". "Yes yes. Keke stop us here". We settle the driver and get down. "Oh my lawd! These are lovely dresses". We begin to search for a suitable one. "Jor Jor check this one out". ...