Omolara stepped out of the keke napep, her eyes scanning the crowded streets of Oshodi. She had just arrived from Ibadan, eager to start her new job at a Lagos hospital. As she navigated through the throngs of people, a familiar voice called out her name.

"Omolara! Omolara!"

She turned to see her childhood friend, Tunde, grinning at her. They hadn't seen each other since secondary school.

"Tunde! What are you doing here?" Omolara exclaimed, as they hugged warmly.

"I work around here," Tunde replied. "But I didn't know you were back in Lagos. What brings you?"

Omolara explained her new...