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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...

Shomama - Episode 3

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SHOMAMA Arinze S. Chiji Episode 3 SCENE 1 MAXWELL MANSION THE LIVING ROOM (Mariam is looking outside through the window. Thelma is on the chair going through her Facebook feed on her phone) Mariam They are here! Thelma Thank God (jumps to her feet as Mariam goes to open the door) Mariam (opens the door. Julian, Bam and Shomama walk in) Welcome sir… How is she? Thelma Mariam calm down. Let them sit. Julian Excuse me. I will be in my room (leaves as Bam and Shomama sit) Thelma How is Fikayo? (no reply) Shomama Mariam, please can you get me a glass of water? Mariam (Hesitates) Ma? Now? Shomama Yes please… I am very thirsty. (Mariam shakes her head and walks away) Bam What is wrong with her? Women and drama! Shomama She wants to hear the story. She will hear one way or another. Thelma Can we end this already? How is Fikayo? You guys were   not picking my calls. Shomama She is okay. She is two month ...