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HOPE IS AN ATTITUDE It is widely accepted that Hope is the one thing that makes people succeed in whatever they set out to achieve. When the chips are down and when one is feeling defeated, Hope is supposed to keep you going, Hope is what turns the tide. So, what is Hope? How would one describe Hope? Is it a feeling, is it an expression or is it just dumb luck that decides to strike someone when fortune feels charitable? I compare Hope to the foliage one sees on winter days travelling on trains. Lined up along the tracks are trees, ravaged by the cold, bereft of any life and stark. No hope, they say, of security, joy and happiness. Everything is forlorn and lost. But then, ever so often, as the scenery rolls past the window of the train like on a conveyor belt, flashes of green pepper the vision for brief periods; Presenting glimpses of life, security, joy and teasing of happier times. How one chooses to translate this sight is what defines Hope. You can go with the fashion and

Ayo: Ah Mami, why are you saying this? Mami: Didn’t you hear what I just said, she is not good for your social status, I do not want you to marry her. Ayo: it won’t happen Mami because I have already made up my mind and there is nothing you or anybody can do about it. Mami: it is either me or her and so you choose. Ayo:  ‘I will talk to you when you are less angry’ he said and left the house. When he got to his car, he met Adaobi crying  ‘Why are you crying’? Adaobi: ‘Nothing’ she wiped away her tears Ayo: I am sorry for everything; you shouldn’t put anything to heart. Adaobi: I tried Ayo, I really tried. Ayo: ‘I know you did, let’s go home’ and together they went to his house. == Two weeks later, Ayo went with Adaobi to make his intentions known. When he got there, he was welcomed by her father, siblings and Uncle. Papa: My son, you are very welcome to our humble home. Ayo: Thank you sir. Papa: What did you say brings you here again? Ayo: I came to ask for

Mami: went into her room to bring both clean and dirty clothes for her to wash and dropped them on the floor in front of her ‘here they are, I hope they are not too much’. Adaobi: seeing the clothes and knowing what Mami is up to picked them up, smiled and said ‘it wasn’t’. She went to the bathroom where they was already detergent waiting for her already and started washing the clothes. Kemi woke up from bed feeling very hungry, went to the dining and saw that breakfast was already set; she sat down, ate and asked her mother where Adaobi was if she is still sleeping after eating. Kemi: Mami, where is Adaobi? Mami: so you don’t know how to greet again abi? You just woke up, you didn’t even ask who prepared the meal you are eating, you just dived into it and after that you are asking me of Adaobi. Kemi: Mami, I am sorry, I was very hungry. The meal is delicious sha, you did well. Mami: Adaobi prepared it. Kemi: That is nice of her, where is she sef? Mami: In the bathroom

Papa: I think he is an Engineer and he  does other businesses too. Emenike: Good, that is good. What other businesses does he do? Papa: I have no idea, I didn’t really ask until he comes. Emenike: is he rich? Papa: Bia Emenike, what kind of question is that? it is your type that goes around spoiling the image of the igbos. How can you ask me that question? Emenike: and what is wrong with me asking you if the man our daughter wants to marry is rich? Papa: why didn’t you ask me if she is really happy about her decision? Emenike: Why do I need to ask you that? of course she is happy because if she isn’t, she won’t tell you anything about it. Is he rich? Papa: I do not know and I don’t care if he is., all I know is that if my daughter is happy with him and his financial status, fine by me. Emenike: Hmmm okay, when he comes, let me know sha for I will find out on my own. Papa: Bia Emenike, do not do what you did to chinenye’s husband when  he came to ask for your daught

Mami:  was glad that Kemi asked her the question she wanted to ask but didn’t know how to put it to make Adaobi not to feel umcomfortable with her but as soon as Kemi asked the question, she saw the surprised look in Adaobi’s eyes and also saw that she was uncomfortable but said nothing about it and kept looking at her. Adaobi: Ermmm, it is not his money that I am in love with but the man himself. Kemi: That’s what all of you will say. Mami: Kemi, how can you say such nonsense from your mouth? Adaobi, Please do not mind her. She doesn’t use to listen to most of the words that comes out of her mouth. Adaobi:  it’s okay, I can understand her fears. Mami: I am so glad you understand. By the way, what do your parents do for a living? Adaobi: Actually, my Mom is late and my dad is a retired civil servant. Mami: So, he doesn’t have any business or anything that he is doing or a business that someone is running for him? Adaobi: No he doesn’t, he only has a small farm he man

During the weekend Adaobi went with Ayo to visit his family,she made sure she bought things for them and dressed modesty. When she got there, Mami welcomed her properly and Kemi also did the same. Mami: Wow, My daughter, welcome to the family. Adaobi: Thank you Ma. Mami: just forget the Ma thing, you can call me Mami like my children does. Adaobi: Alright Ma, Errmmm sorry Mami. Kemi: Welcome to our humble Home. Adaobi: Thank you Kemi right? Kemi: ‘Yes Kemi’ she said smiling. Adaobi: Here is what I got for you and Mami she said as she handed the itmes she came with to Kemi who collected it saying Thank you. Mami: You shouldn’t have bothered. Adaobi: Its nothing ma, considering the fact that I am visiting for the first time, it isn’t proper that I come empty. Mami: Okay, Thank you. Ayo: Mami, she is the apple of my eye. Mami: really, the one that stole your heart abi? Ayo: Yes Mami and my soon to be wifey. Mami: Good to know, Errmmm my daughter where are yo

Chidi: We would still be close as ever even though you are getting married abi? Adaobi: Why, you think I won’t be there for you? Chidi: It’s not that, just that hope marriage would change your behavior towards us and Papa. Adaobi: Why are you saying this? I love you guys so very much and whether I get married or not, I will always be there for you guys because you are my responsibilities. Chidi: I love you so very much and I will miss you. Adobi: ‘I love you too’ she went and hugged him ‘I won’t miss you because you are always welcomed in my house. Chigozie: Can we come and live with you? Adaobi: I can’t believe you are asking me that question but someone will have to stay here and take care of Papa and that Person is you for your school is close to the house. You should be visiting Papa every weekend and when I am on my own, I will look for someone who will be taking care of him always or he will come and live with me permanently. Chigozie: ‘Okay’ he smiled. Chidi:

T-Purge Participates In OAU’s Convocation Ceremony As He Turns A Nigerian Graduate. A Nigerian Music Artiste By The Name Oluwatobi Samuel Ayomikun Ojeleye aka T-Purge who has made fantastic effort in his musical career is Officially a graduate of History and International relations (combined Honors) as he participate in the convocation ceremony today 13th December 2018 at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University. In 2017, he released a trap single, Love My Soul, which had acceptance due to its unique and vibrant trap delivery. He never relented in his effort to follow his passion in delivering quality and relatable music as he went ahead to release an Afro vibe ; Omo Daada in 2017 and released an official visual to Omo Daada early 2018. T-Purge is a bunch of talent in one body stated a colleague who knows him from his early years in Ile-Ife. He was known by some as a DJ because as far back as 2011 he was a profound DJ who was booked almost every weekend by party lover

Ayo: An igbo girl. Mami: Why an igbo girl, what happened to Funke? Ayo: Mami, Funke and I part ways long ago, her name is Adaobi. Mami: Lai Lai! You won’t get married to an igbo girl ooo. Ayo: Why Mami, what happened to me marrying one? Mami: Don’t you know that igbo girls are not good people, they are bad. You will not ooo and I won’t allow it. Ayo: Ah! Mami , there is nothing you or anyone can do about it because I have already made up my mind.  Mami: That mind that you have made up, can still be changed, after all you haven’t married her. Ayo: But you haven’t given me any reason to change my mind. Okay, what is your reason? Mami: Igbo people like money too much, they can even kill their people just for it. Ayo: Is that all? Mami: Don’t you know that the girl you want to marry is only after your money? After they have finished sucking you dry, they will kill you and inherit all your properties. Ayo: Hahahahaha, Mami, not everybody is like that and you watch

Adaobi: Father, you do not have to worry about anything, when I get married I will still be taking care of you and my brothers. Papa: I hope so ooo. I trust that you will and make it a duty to also look after your brothers. Adaobi: I will Papa but you are the one I am more concerned about, your health is deteriorating day by day. Don’t worry, when next I come we will go for medical checkup. Papa: There is no need for that, for how long will you keep spending money on me? I know the diabetes I am suffering from won’t go for I am of old age already. Adaobi: Don’t say that Papa, I will keep taking care of you ooo or am I complaining? Papa: You are not but I am, you should spend your money on other stuff not my health. Adaobi: Papa please, stop saying that. I am and will keep taking care of you and my siblings till God knows when. I know what we have been through  and I won’t stop helping in any way I can. Papa: Well, what can I say if not thank you and thank God for givin