A Battle of Minds: The City Man and the Traditional Ruler Engage in a Game of Draft

In the heart of Lagos, a city that full of energetic individuals holding onto the threads of tradition, an unexpected scene unfolded one evening. Amidst the a quiet streets ended by a canal, a small gathering had formed between two individuals playing the game of draft.

At one side of the chessboard sat Chief Oluwafemi David,  the esteemed traditional ruler of a local community in Idimu Area of Lagos. Dressed in resplendent green agbada, Chief David exuded an air of wisdom and a man of many beautiful wife’s.

On the other side sat a city man known as QA TechBro, a sharp-suited city man. His eyes darted across the chessboard, calculating moves and potential outcomes with the precision of a stock trader.

With each move, the city man and the traditional ruler engaged in a silent dance of intellect. The wives of Chief David exchanged beautiful smiles, recognizing that this game transcended mere entertainment. They both had a bottle of alcohol to entertain themselves.

The game was a meeting of minds, a celebration of the different paths that life had taken them on. After a well-fought battle, QA TechBro’s hand hesitated above the board before he made his final move. Chief David’s beautiful wife’s held there breath as contemplated his response. With a slow nod and a faint smile, Chief Davids made his move, and a ripple of applause spread through the gathered audience.

 

The game had ended. The city man and the traditional ruler rose from their seats, shaking hands amidst the backdrop of the mesmerizing Lagos skyline. It was a moment of unity, a snapshot of Lagos embracing both its roots and its aspirations.