The Nigerian Sun

Guy 1: Bro how far naa.

Guy 2: I dey ooo

Guy 1: You never go back?

Guy 2: Nooo. The cold for Canada dey too much. Make I jus’ dey, dey enjoy Nigerian sun

Guy 1: Eh! Na cold chase you comot Canada?!

Guy 2: Na cold oo.

Guy 1: You sure say all is well. Na village remote I bin see sooo

Guy 2: Wetin concern village remote unto say I relocate come enjoy Nigerian sun. Nothing be like this awa hot weather oo!

Guy 1: It is finished!

Guy 2: Wetin?

Guy 1: E don reach like one year wey u don dey enjoy Nigerian sun. Which time you wan return?

Guy 2: Not just yet!

Guy 1(snapping his fingers): Ehen! I said it! How can you leave a high paying job in Canada, to come and enjoy ‘The Nigerian sun, abi na weather!’ Chairman, talk true, you’ve been deported!

Guy 2: looking around furtively: Hush! No loud am!

Guy 1: I already knew you were deported naa, it was Tochukwu your friend who told me. Why the lies?!

Guy 2: How I wan take talk say dem deport me from the land of dreams? Make I dey lie dey give my family hope!

Guy 1: Hmmm. This special Nigerian sun!

The End

Solape Adetutu Adeyemi is a dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Master’s in Environmental Management. She is a passionate environmental sustainability enthusiast and a talented creative writer, with her works published in esteemed journals and magazines, including Writenow Literary Journal, TV Metro, Poetry Marathon Anthology, and The Guardian newspaper, among others.

With over a decade of experience, Solape has excelled in various roles within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. Her commitment to environmental causes aligns with her belief that everyone can contribute to saving our planet.

Beyond her professional life, Solape enjoys watching action movies and immersing herself in whale documentaries. Her diverse interests reflect her curiosity about the world and her commitment to learning.

Currently, Solape serves as the Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors in Lagos, Nigeria, where she continues to contribute to the literary and cultural landscape of her community. Her dedication to both her professional career and her advocacy for environmental sustainability demonstrates her multifaceted talents and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

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