KWARTON MANYA

About this Novel

In Lagos, a house emitted a bothersome smoke that gave me a headache. Inside the kitchen, I observed the source of the smoke, which I hadn't mentioned earlier. The smoke bothered me because it resulted from uncooked ingredients. Zainab, also known as Zainabu Abamu Ashirin (the tenth), was in charge of this kitchen. Some children's voices could be heard, remarking that Abashi was correct in withholding payment, despite her name being Zainabu. They insinuated that her role was merely to wipe away the sweat from her forehead to her neck. Kamin's kitchen responded, "Thank God, it's free. People don't know that I eat Dawa (a traditional herbal medicine)." She added maggi (seasoning) and salt to the mix, which didn't bother her. She expressed her frustration about not having enough money for her business and not being paid. This dialogue sparked a disagreement. Sama'ila swiftly approached the kitchen door where Zainab was, knocked, and then hurriedly left. Umma Halima, who overheard the commotion, expressed her annoyance, and mentioned that Sama'ila had not officially broken up with Zainab. She suggested that Malam should intervene to resolve the matter.