one day in 2020, I ordered a ride going to church.

got into the ride, and sat at the front because I hate my riders feeling small by sitting at the back.

Usually, I sit in my rides without saying a word till I get to my destination.

typical scenario:

ME: *enters ride*

ME: good, whatever-the-time-of-day-is

Rider: hi bro

ME: *quiet the entire trip*

*reaches destination*

Me: thanks

Rider: you’re welcome. Abeg no forget give me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Me: ok.

9 out of 10 times, I forget to give the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I always leave wondering what that rider dreamed of becoming one day.

maybe an astronaut?

i bet the Emi Lo Kan economy must have drained the life out of the young man’s aspirations. The boy grows up and becomes………read the rest here: https://jollofwrite.substack.com/p/my-long-lost-uncle-was-my-uber-driver