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Shomama - Episode 6

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SHOMAMA – EPISODE 6 ARIN ZE S. CHIJI SCENE 1 ATAN CEMETERY, YABA (Bam, Shomama, Fikayo, Ireti, Doyin, Julian, Mariam, Thelma, Tolu and a few others watch as Adunni’s casket is buried. A choir of six sing a hymn. The hole is covered and everyone starts to move leaving Bam, Thelma, Shomama and Ireti) Ireti Till we meet again, mum. Shomama (Rubs Ireti’s shoulder lovingly) Yes… till we meet again. (They watch as Josephine dressed in black fur approach them) Josephine (Removes her sunglass to reveal a red and puffy eyes) Hello? I came to pay my last respect.                                                                                Ireti You had the guts! Josephine Guts! Adunni was someone I admired and despite our differences I can say...

Shomama - Episode 5

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SHOMAMA – EPISODE 5 Arinze S. Chiji SCENE 1 JOSEPHINE’S CONDO THE LIVING ROOM (Josephine walks in from the kitchen with a can of malt drink. She gives it to Fatai who is seated on the soft sofa) Josephine Like I said, I want a clean job. It is supposed to be a lesson. Nothing more. Fatai I understand ma, but the outcome can’t be controlled. If I tamper with the brakes, whatever happens is left to elements beyond my control. Josephine What do you mean? Stop this grammar that is beyond your pay grade. Fatai Says who? I am a graduate from the University of Lagos. Josephine Bravo! Let us organise a party! Oga, get the work done and save the akokite effect for someone who cares. I am not wowed! Fatai When should I expect my first payment? Josephine Once Mariam confirms that you are in the Maxwell compound, you get your first alert. The second payment comes when I see the news on national television. You can go now. Fatai (Grins) Okay… I ...

Shomama - Episode 4

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Shomama – Episode 4 Arinze S. Chiji SCENE 1 THE MAXWELL MANSION THE LIVING ROOM (Adunni looks around and nods. She returns her gaze to the surprised faces of Bam, Shomama, Thelma, Tolu and Julian) Adunni (Smiles) The place hasn’t changed much. I can see we are all having a good time. Mariam (Claps hands ecstatically) It’s so good to have you back ma. Adunni I will just sit somewhere while they soak it in. Mariam, lead to a comfortable spot. Mariam (Looks at the faces of Bam and others) Eemm… I … Adunni You know what? I will sit at the dining table while you get me my special. Mariam (smiles) Vodka with a lot of ice! Coming right up! (She leaves for the kitchen) Bam Why are you here? Adunni Is that how to welcome your wife? Fikayo bring my purse to the table. If anyone has anything to say, I will be at the table. My knees are weak. (They watch as Fikayo and Adunni go to the dining table) Tolu This is some Mexican tele...