The Agony Of A Weeping Child

Key Insights

Agony is another word for intense pain.

In Nigeria, small towns and communities are ruled by monarchs called kings.

In Nigeria, there are different names used to address the king in various languages:

The Yoruba people call their king "Oba".Some others refer to their king as "Oni."In this story, the king is called "Oba."

In Nigeria, when a father dies, he leaves his inheritance for his children. However, if there is no written will before the demise of a father, the family may share his properties among themselves, especially if they are greedy, and particularly when the deceased has no male child.

In Nigeria, breakfast often includes bean cake, also known as "akara" (ah-ka-rah), served with pap (also known as "akamu" (ah-ka-moo), or tea and bread.

Akara is commonly prepared by those trying to make ends meet for their families. It is made from beans, which are ground until smooth and then fried in groundnut oil early in the morning, starting from 6:00 AM. People typically eat it before heading to work or school.

In Nigeria, students who have not paid their school fees are not allowed to enter the school premises a few weeks after resumption.

It is not advisable to move around alone at odd hours due to insecurity.

In Nigeria, you cannot work in a large company without a university certificate.

Chiefs are highly respected individuals who advise kings.

When someone dies, family and friends come to pay condolence visits. If the deceased is not old, people wear black to mourn.

The Church often helps the less privileged.

Some individuals engage in rituals to sustain their wealth, as they desire to become rich quickly.

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