Rose emptied a tin of tomatoes into a black plastic bag and handed it to the small boy holding a kite. “Tell your mother to pay up the debt she owes me, otherwise things will get messy. Do you hear me?” she held the boy’s ear for emphasis. “Yes!” he whimpered as Rose slapped aContinue reading Abowu District Episode 10
Becky was on her knees, her hands held together, muttering fervent prayers. The strong odor of burning red candles filled the room. The woman at the Aladura church had been pleased to see her, her wide mouth had curved awkwardly as Becky recounted her ordeal with her husband and her suspicions about his abandonment ofContinue reading Abowu District Episode 8
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Caro I don’t understand Eno’s depression. She has just safely given birth to a child, what is so sorrowful about that? “It’s not a boy. My husband needs a boy. I have failed him again!” “Eno, is it your fault that you gave birth to a girl? Did you create the child in your womb?”
Hello everyone! My break is over and the series continues. For those of you who’ve asked, the workshop was insightful! A big thank you to Mr Chris Ihidero who graciously shared his knowledge with about thirty-five of us.
“Generosity has its limits, you know that!” said Rhoda’s mother to her as they sat in the reception giving Comfort some time to talk with Niniola. “But Maami what should I have done? Should I have abandoned Comfort’s children?” “I’m not saying you should have…” “Or should I have brought them over to you?” “No!Continue reading The Family Part 20