Stake attention in this memory
The image captures an open book resting on a dark-colored, possibly checkered, bedspread or sheet. The book is illuminated by a warm, golden light source positioned to the left, casting a glow across the left page and the spine, and creating some shadowing on the right page. The book is open to two pages, with page number "14" visible on the top left corner of the left page and "15" on the top right corner of the right page. The running head "The Lekki Headmaster" is present on both pages, accompanied by "14.1." on the left page. The left page features the chapter title "Three" and a sub-title "Migration Tales". The text on this page begins with a large capital 'A' and continues in multiple paragraphs. Visible text includes phrases like "AFTER deciding to relocate to the United Kingdom, Bepo felt the need to pay attention to tales emanating from other countries...", "Regarding remuneration, he always knew wages there could be hourly, weekly or monthly, unlike in Nigeria...", and a Yoruba proverb "tà, owo aldaru à pé". It discusses earnings in the USA, mentioning figures like $250 per day, $2,400 monthly, N1,600 exchange rate, N800,000 daily, and $100 per head for barbers. The narrative follows a character named Bepo learning about various opportunities and the financial aspects of migration. The right page continues the narrative, with visible text including "before leaving Nigeria. Bepe had also learnt house painting during his last break when it had become obvious that he too would japa." It mentions the migration of health workers, students pursuing master's degrees, and various "crooked practices," such as a case where "Mr Nku, who took a N2,000,000 loan from the school's cooperative and disappeared into the japa wind two days later." The story introduces a character named Sola, a "Home Economics teacher at Stardom" who moved to the UK. Her advice to Bepo, "Your kind of relocation is the most convenient, sir," is quoted in the last visible paragraph, discussing the benefits for him since his wife is already working as a nurse in the UK, implying less stress for settling down and not having to pay for her school fees. The pages appear slightly creased and worn, suggesting the book is actively being read or has been handled frequently. The overall scene conveys a cozy, intimate reading moment, likely in a bedroom environment due to the bedspread visible underneath.
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