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Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · Lagos
Market Mayhem
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Market Mayhem

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Market Mayhem

Chidi was sipping on a cold glass of zobo, enjoying the success of her campus market day, when suddenly, a group of fierce-looking market women stormed into the premises. They were from the rival market, and they were not happy about Chidi's market day taking away their customers. The leader of the group, a tall, imposing woman with a sharp tongue, began to hurl insults at Chidi, accusing her of stealing their customers. Chidi, not one to back down, stood her ground and responded with a few choice words of her own. Na so we see am oh, she thought to herself, these women think they can just come here and disrupt my business? Mama Nkechi, who was nearby, saw the commotion and quickly intervened. You think say I fall from lorry? she asked the rival market women, her voice firm but controlled. What is all this noise about? The leader of the group explained their grievances, and Mama N listened intently, her eyes narrowing as she took in every word. When they finished, she turned to Chidi and said, Let me handle this. Mama N began to speak, her voice weaving a spell of calm and reason over the rival market women. She explained that Chidi's market day was not a threat, but an opportunity for all market women to come together and sell their goods. She offered to help the rival market women set up their own stalls, and even offered to provide them with some of her own fabrics to sell. The rival market women were taken aback by Mama N's offer, and soon, they were all chatting and laughing like old friends. Chidi watched in amazement as Mama N worked her magic. Ada, who was nearby, couldn't help but laugh at the scene. Guys, this is not the vibe, she said, shaking her head. But Mama N just winked at her and said, Trust me, my dear, this is just the beginning. With Mama N's help, the rival market women set up their own stalls, and soon, the campus market day was bustling with activity. Chidi's business was booming, and she was grateful to Mama N for her help. As the day drew to a close, Chidi turned to Mama N and said, Thank you, Mama N, I don't know what I would have done without you. Mama N just smiled and said, Anytime, my dear, that's what family is for. Na so we see am oh, Chidi thought to herself, with Mama N and Ada by her side, she could conquer anything.

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