Market Moves

Ada woke up before dawn, her mind racing with ideas for the campus market day she was organizing with Chidi. 'Guys, this is not the vibe,' she muttered to herself as she scrolled through her WhatsApp group, where her study group members were still arguing about the best way to sell their wares. She quickly typed out a motivational message, reminding them that they were all in this together. Just then, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Chidi. 'Na so we see am oh!' Chidi exclaimed, 'Mama N has agreed to come on board and help us make this market day a success!' Ada's eyes widened in excitement as she imagined the market queen's infamous fabric stall bringing in the crowds. She quickly got dressed and rushed to meet Chidi and Mama N at the market. Mama N, resplendent in her brightly colored ankara, was already setting up shop, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she watched the students scurrying around. 'You think say I fall from lorry?' she chuckled, as Ada and Chidi struggled to set up their stalls. As the day went on, Ada's TikTok followers began to trickle in, drawn by her lively videos and Chidi's sharp sales pitches. But just as things were taking off, a rival market organizer showed up, trying to poach their customers. Mama N stepped in, her voice firm but loving, and sent the rival packing. 'Guys, this is not the vibe,' Ada said, laughing, as the three of them high-fived each other in celebration of their victory. As the sun began to set, Ada realized that she had learned a valuable lesson from Mama N and Chidi - that with the right team and attitude, even the toughest challenges could be overcome. And as they packed up their stalls, Chidi turned to her and said, 'Na so we see am oh! We make a pretty good team, don't we?'