Since I was born few decades ago, I’ve never any cause to celebrate Christmas outside the four walls of my father’s house talk less of outside Ibadan. But the Christmas and New Year celebrations of 2007, for me, were quite unique as I spent it not just beyond my father’s reach, but outside Ibadan, in a strange land where I can do whatever I like, and I did just that but with a surprise Xmas present. Weeks prior to the festivities, Okigwe Road which was my main axis glittered with the expected paraphernalia of Xmas. The Wetheral roundabout was the main center of attraction as all commuters plying the road at night would definitely attest to the fact that the investments into the Xmas lights and street decorations were quite massive and impressive. My focus however is not about the street (I did that in part two) but the people of Owerri, especially their attitudes to Xmas and New Year celebrations. On Xmas eve, my guardian, Oga Henr...
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