NaTiVe InTeLiGeNcE bEfOrE A.I

It was a sunny day in Lagos, Nigeria and I was on the hunt for a job. After hearing that there was an opening at a company, I decided to try my luck and went for an interview. Upon entering the manager's office, I was met with a look of disgust and was immediately asked what I was doing there.

I explained that I was there for a job interview, but the manager responded with anger and asked me who I was to just walk into his office asking for a job. He then went on to ask me if I thought he had jobs stashed in the refrigerator to just hand over to me. Feeling insulted and frustrated, I left the office and started contemplating how to unwind.

As I thought about my next move, I remembered my friend Chuks, who used to call me Ricky because of my beards. Chuks was a nice guy, and we often visited a joint on the west side of Lagos to catch up and enjoy the breathtaking highway views. I decided to head there alone this time to relax and enjoy the scenery.

As I sat there getting high, I found myself lost in thought, reflecting on my life while sipping a bottle of Alomo bitters and chewing pepper beef. Suddenly, my peaceful moment was shattered by the sudden entrance of a group of armed police officers into the joint.

One of them looked at me and shouted, "Hey you! Where's that pistol?" I was dumbfounded and couldn't believe what I was hearing. I froze on the spot, wondering if he was referring to me.

My heart pounded against my chest in long sums like it was about to burst. I thought to myself, what in the world would I be doing with a pistol? The officer repeated himself, "Hey you! I say, where's that pistol?" I could tell from his accent that he was an Isoko man from Delta State, Nigeria. I knew I had to act quickly to avoid getting into any trouble. I started to say, "Epa domo sir," (greetings) "no pistol sir" repeatedly while slowly walking away.

The officer looked at me in shock, unsure if he should call me back or let me go. I managed to sneak away like a smooth criminal, and as I walked away with my feet shaking I couldn't help but think about what would have happened if I hadn't used my native intelligence to get out of the situation. I knew that I could have ended up in serious trouble, and it could have landed me in prison for no reason.

In conclusion, this experience taught me a valuable lesson to always use my native intelligence, especially in situations where my safety and freedom are at stake. Delay in such situations can be dangerous, and it is critical to act quickly and wisely to avoid unnecessary trouble.