Below is a thread on Twitter in which a lady described how an old classmate of hers felt when she boarded his Keke Napep.
I saw an old secondary school mate today, he was the driver of the keke I boarded, I recognized him, I beat him up once when he bullied me, so the scar gave him away. We got talking and laughing & he said “Oju ntimi” I asked why? He said “mon wa keke” I told him “Mon wo keke”
He looked at me and said “iwo fresh na” I looked at him back and said “Iwo ni motor na” Then he smiled.. We exchanged numbers.. I took him for lunch, asked how much he would have made within that time I’ve interrupted his job for lunch and he told me..
Did what I needed to do with that information.. He was shocked.. Hugged him well, pecked him and bade him farewell.. That route is not my regular route and I may not see him in a long while.. But we will speak on the phone.. Life is easy.. Put a smile on people’s faces.
Even if you know you are probably richer than someone, don’t rub it in, make them feel better in their situation.. That is the highlight of my day.. I am fulfilled..
I don’t beat up people, I beat up bullies… And that was years ago.. You people.. Sigh!