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#unedited DEAR MOTHER Parents make many sacrifices for their children. They nurture them, take care of all their needs, i.e food clothing, shelter, education, etc. You name it, they will do it. In return, they expect these deeds to be reciprocated or the scale exceeded by their children when they grow old. Many times
WINGS OF HUMILITY A Play in One Act by Hafsah bint Nurein CAST OF CHARACTERS Dhikrullah Adesope: A man in his late fifties. He is a successful engineer with a gentle heart. He loves and indulges his two sons. Kaamil Adesope: A 23-year old, 300-level university student. Dhikrullah’s first
THE PROMISE – A Play in One Act CAST OF CHARACTERS Balqees Shittu : A woman in her late thirties. She is a striving Muslimah who is willing to learn new things about her religion. Umar Musa : An intelligent eight-year-old boy. Balqees’ only son. Ibraheem Adedeji : A bright eight-year-old boy. Umar’s
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Am I the Villain? #unedited I got married at 18. Was divorced six months before my 20th birthday. What happened, I hear you ask? I shall tell you, dear reader. Take a seat, Have some popcorn and juice, Don’t forget to top that all up with an open mind and heart, Then sit back,
Rainbow The chairs were arranged in a half-moon in the cosy living room. Four women sat in them, each silent and engrossed in thought. The rhythmic patter of raindrops against the windows and the semi-dark room, courtesy of the overcast sky, created a soothing ambience. The women each cradled a cup of tea to
A TRIP TO GRANDMA’S It was supposed to be a pleasant road trip to the outskirts of town. There and back again, with the love of her life ‘Abbas. Due to missing the family introduction, Amma had invited Haneefah and ‘Abbas to her home so she could meet the newest ‘Iyawo’. The trip turned
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ACT V SCENE ONE Farah’s car Farah has just left the offices of a private detective she hired to help find Isma’il. She was beyond shocked to find out that he was still in the city. The detective also had more grave news. Farah shivered as she recalled his words. ‘Madam, I
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THE CHAMELEON, THE DRUNK & THE FOOL A PLAY IN FIVE ACTS ACT IV SCENE ONE The next day at Farah’s residence. Farah is in the store ready to get the money so she can take it to the bank. She opens the drawer and finds nothing there to her utter amazement. Farah
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THE CHAMELEON, THE DRUNK & THE FOOL A PLAY IN FIVE ACTS ACT III SCENE ONE The next day at Farah’s residence. Isma’il wakes up to a horrible hangover and the smell of frying eggs. Farah had managed to move him into the bedroom the night before. He pushes himself out of bed and
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THE CHAMELEON, THE DRUNK & THE FOOL ACT II SCENE ONE A Busy Street Farah seems satisfied with herself. She is seen smiling and counting her earnings from the sale of Mimi’s old, school wardrobe. Farah (To herself) “I struck another good bargain this time. My strategy to not sell
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