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A young boy's fearful night trip to the village borehole turns into an encounter with local gossip, revealing a continuous cycle of rumors.
Characters
Akin
supporting
A young boy with short, dark, curly hair and expressive dark brown eyes. He has a medium brown skin tone. Akin is typically dressed in a vibrant, slightly faded t-shirt and comfortable shorts, perfect for playing soccer. He carries a worried expression when faced with the dark path to the borehole but shows determination. His build is average for a child.
Friend 1
supporting
A lively young boy with short, neatly braided dark hair and bright dark brown eyes. His skin tone is a warm dark brown. He wears a brightly colored, striped t-shirt and denim shorts, with a mischievous smirk often playing on his face. His build is slim and energetic, typical of a child who enjoys playing.
Friend 2
supporting
A quiet young boy with short, textured dark hair and wide, observant dark brown eyes. He has a deep dark brown skin tone. He's dressed in a simple, light-colored t-shirt and practical cargo shorts. His expression is often a bit more reserved, and he can appear easily nervous. His build is average and sturdy for a child.
Mother
supporting
A caring yet stern adult woman with dark, intricately braided hair often tied back or styled with a colorful headscarf. She has warm dark brown eyes and a medium-dark brown complexion. Her typical attire consists of a vibrant Ankara print wrapper skirt and a matching blouse, conveying a sense of traditional elegance. She has an average to curvy body type and a firm, commanding presence, softened by her loving smile.
Mama Bola
supporting
An elderly woman with a wise, wrinkled face and a mischievous glint in her wide dark eyes. Her grey hair is usually covered by a brightly patterned headwrap. She has a dark brown, sun-kissed skin tone. Mama Bola wears traditional, colorful Nigerian attire, perhaps a loose-fitting buba and iro, which are practical for daily tasks like pumping water. Her body type is petite and slightly stooped with age, but she exudes a vibrant, gossipy energy.
Page 1
Panel 1: Akin and two friends are playing soccer under the dim streetlights, laughing freely.
Panel 2: Akin's mother stands at their doorway, calling him with a stern expression.
“Akin! Water!”
Panel 3: Akin looks down a dark, winding path disappearing into ominous shadows, a worried expression on his face.
“Not the borehole...”
Page 2
Panel 4: Akin's friends nudge him, one with a smirk, as Akin looks hesitant to go alone.
“Scaredy-cat!”
Panel 5: The three children walk quickly along the dimly lit path, looking over their shoulders nervously.
Panel 6: They arrive at the borehole, where an old woman (Mama Bola) is already pumping water, her back to them.
Page 3
Panel 7: Mama Bola turns to face the children, her eyes wide, a mischievous smile spreading across her face.
Panel 8: Mama Bola leans in conspiratorially, whispering secrets to the children, who listen intently.
“Iya Ibeji is so lazy.”
Panel 9: Akin fills his water bucket quickly, his eyes darting between Mama Bola and his friends, looking uncomfortable.
Page 4
Panel 10: Akin, carrying a full bucket, and his friends jog back along the path, looking relieved.
Panel 11: Akin hands the bucket to his mother at their doorway, who smiles approvingly.
“Good boy.”
Panel 12: Akin stands outside his house, overhearing his mother and a neighbor (Iya Ibeji) whispering and pointing towards the path.
“Mama Bola talks too much.”







