everyone in the compound laughed when my uncle said not to burn aidan fruit at night unless you knew what you were doing… until one december evening, a neighbor decided to try it for vibes.
the smoke filled his room, thick and sweet but something about it felt heavy. he came out later quieter than usual, said he couldn’t explain it… just that the air didn’t feel like his anymore, like he had invited something he didn’t understand
after that night, nobody joked about it again not because something dramatic happened, but because of what didn’t… ever since then, he stopped sleeping well, kept his lights on till morning and never burned it again. it’s not about spirits or fear, it’s about how certain things carry weight… and once you feel it, you don’t need anyone to warn you twice.
Adesuwa: is food, fuel and electricity cheaper where you live?
Spokesman: Fuel is not only expensive in Nigeria. Go to America, the UK, and Canada, I have my family in those countries.
Adesuwa: Nigeria is improving. Why isn't your family here with us? 💀