Supernowa

Nowa!

Dear Osas,

I had that dream again.

SuperNowa.

Consternation. A feeling of amazement

anxiety or dread that results in confusion.

Good morning, Supernowa!

Today's word is "Pulchritude."

Remember

definition and spelling.

I'll call you later, my love.

Love you!

Ah, Nowa, you're not ready yet?

Blessing has been calling you.

Bring the bucket now...

Abi, move!

Go around me.

Peter, put your phone down

and sweep the water.

Nowa, didn't you hear me calling you?

I'm sorry, I was getting ready.

Go.

Hello, Nowa.

Good morning, Mr. Sonny

Nowa!

Nowa!

Nowa!

Hi, Nowa.

- Hop in, I'll take you. - Thank you.

I learnt a new word that describes

how I feel when I see the monster.

Consternation.

No one else is interested in anything

I have to say, but you.

I miss you.

Hey, silence!

What is this?

- Answer me. - Nowa...

Where do you people think you are?

You lot are so loud

- for a group that failed my test. - What?

- Ahh! - Yes.

you will listen to your classmate, hmm?

The only one that passed.

Yes.

The only one.

Let her come and tell you how to do it.

Nowa Ohini.

Nowa!

Quiet!

Deep breath in...

And out.

Concord Academy, Lekki.

That's a very prestigious school.

I mean, they have everything, so

why leave, and come here of all places?

Well,

-Ma, -Unless it wasn't your choice.

Well, Ma, ultimately it was my decision.

The truth is, I can make a difference here.

I've met a lot of optimistic teachers like you.

They don't last.

I don't mean to be negative,

but that's the truth.

I understand, ma.

- Do you? - Yes, ma.

I'm not under any illusions.

I know what this school is capable of,

and I promise, I won't stop

until we get there.

I see you're very eager.

Well, surely that must be a good thing.

It can be. It can also be...

'Doris Emmanuel' is different

from what you're used to.

We don't have room for blind optimism.

You have to be practical, realistic.

Listen

you're more than qualified for this job.

So, if you want it, it's yours.

The salary is not competitive. It's low.

But if you're happy to proceed, Mrs. Ajayi

outside, will process your paperwork.

I'm very ready to proceed, ma.

That is all, Miss. Idehen.

Thank you so much, ma. Thank you.

I promise I will not let you down.

Thank you, ma.

Thank you, ma.

Uche!

If you disturb Nowa again,

I will tell my brother.

Oh, God!

leave me.

- Do you realize he's in my class? - And so?

He's going to kill me, Kunbi.

I'll deal with her, I swear. Leave me, bro.

We should go...

- Daddy? - Hmm...

The kitchen sink is leaking again.

- Again? - Yes, daddy.

Okay.

I will tell Adams to come and fix it tomorrow.

Thank you, daddy.

And, if he can check the boys' bathroom.

Junior!

How're you guys doing?

Very good.

Daddy.

Mm...

You... you look well.

Mm. Thank you.

Where's Nowa?

Nowa?

- Nowa! - Give me!

Dinner!

And there's a surprise waiting

for you downstairs.

So hurry up.

I'm coming.

So, how long are you staying with us for?

Uh, I just got a new place and

we're trying to put final touches on...

- J Bobo! - SuperNowa!

Ahh... I've missed you.

Sit down, sit down, sit down.

I got you something.

You did?

Thank you.

- Do you like it? - I love it.

You better, because I went far to get it.

- How far? - Very far.

Okay.

I'm off to work.

Bye, daddy.

- Bye, daddy. - Yes.

Mm-hmm.

Yes...

What's up? What's been happening?

Blessing. "Pete-o". What's going on now?

"Cramp twins"!

Ahh-ha, guys!

It's been so long.

- Where's mummy? - She's working late.

Abi, are you still doing the fashion thing?

Ah, Abi? Abby is now a TikTok influencer.

Are you serious?

- Mm-hmm. - Ahh!

Hey, now, come and put me in your video.

Let me...

You may begin.

And remember...

I'm looking for spelling,

meaning, and origin.

Okay, fine.

"Acquiesce", right?

Yes.

A-C-Q-U-I-N.

- No! - I think there's an N.

There's no N.

I think there's an N.

- You know there's no N. - Okay fine.

A-C-Q-U-I-E-S-C-E.

I got it, right?

I got it right.

Osas...

Ihinowa Ohini.

Ihinowa.

Do you want to try?

Okay.

Does anybody want to try?

Come on, give it a try. Give it a try.

Hi love.

It's mummy.

I am working late again, tonight?

Make sure you finish your homework

and go to bed early.

Okay?

I'll be home soon.

Love you.

"Nda"

Welcome.

Are you just getting home?

Yes.

I had to drop some drunk guys at

at a nightclub in Ikeja.

I can't wait for this strike to be over. Honestly.

I don't know what business

a professor has with car hire.

Let me give you a hand.

- Eki? Unpack. - Yes.

I'm so sorry. I will.

I promise, I'll unpack.

- Hello. - Hello...

Hi, Eki.

- Fiona? - Yes, hi.

Where are you?

Lagos. Surulere,

I'm sorry... Why are you calling me?

Okay. Straight to the point.