I was in my late twenties when I left Nigeria for America. In that season of life, one US dollar sold for 19 Naira. My salary as a reporter with the PUNCH Newspapers was N400 per month. Out of the sum, my mom got a monthly stipend of N50, my fiancée N30, and there was still enough left for me to fool around with the Kegites Club every Friday and binge on fresh palm wine. With N10, I could eat plenty and be satisfied at Fola Votu Restaurant…
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