CHRISTIAN STAGE DRAMA

(Some soft music plays in the background, setting the tone for a would-be serious event...)

SCENE 1
(Opens with Staffers of Emeralds and Associates arriving for the all-important board meeting. They arrive in trickles, twos and threes... Muffled chattering can be heard as they exchange pleasantries, wondering what the emergency board meeting was all about... Soon enough, the Chairman arrives, accompanied by the Gate Man and his PA. All rise. The meeting was about to start).

Chairman: (Takes his seat and motions with his hands). You may be seated. Over to you Secretary.

Company Secretary:(stands up to address the gathering). Mr. Chairman Sir, the General Manager, other Staffers of Emerald & Associates.
As you are all aware, this emergency meeting was convened at the behest of the Chairman and will be lasting no more than 10 minutes. To this end, the minutes of the last meeting which held on the 3rd of March and which had hitherto been circulated for our individual perusal, will no longer be read here. Does anybody have any amendment to the minutes? (Waits for a while, no responses)
Well, then. In the absence of any amendment, can someone please move the motion for the adoption of the minutes?

General Manager: I, Mr. Alexander Great, the GM, hereby move the motion for adoption of the minutes of the last meeting.

Miss Peculiar: seconded by me.

Company Secretary: the minutes of the last meeting is hereby adopted.
Mr. Chairman Sir.

Chairman: (speaking rather frankly and matter-of-factly)
Thank you everyone.
Well, I know you're all wondering about the reason for this emergency meeting. It's simple. (He pauses and looks around).
My health can no longer bear the brunt of the day-to-day running of this company.
Very soon, I will be stepping down and one of you here will be stepping into my shoes (he pauses and looks around... Greeted by diverse reactions from his Staff). How I wish I had a child of my own... (He chokes back tears. Then stands to his feet)
We have 2 weeks after which we'll reconvene to announce who our new Chairman will be. Thank you. (He starts to leave. Everyone is in a state of shock and are seated as though in a trance).

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SCENE 2

(Opens with the Gate Man helping the General Manager to carry his many luggage while being tongue-lashed by the Manager)
Manager: you this man will never learn. Why are you so dull? Block head. How many times do I have to honk before you open the gate for me? Stupid man. Oh, so you think you can't be fired because the Chairman was the one who hired you personally? OK... Just 1 more week. Wait till I become the Chairman... I will no longer tolerate all these nonsense... Rubbish.
(As he is ranting, the Business Development Manager (BDM), Mr. Adekunle Gold, walks past and mumbles a greeting).
Manager: Mr. Adekunle, come back here ( the BDM walks slowly back)
So you couldn't even greet properly?

Mr. Adekunle: But I greeted you... I...

Manager: (cuts in) will you shut up! So I'm the one you greeted with a mere "good morning", not even adding " Sir" and not bowing your head at all...
1 more week... Just 1 more week. I will no longer tolerate all this effrontery.
(He turns to the Gate Man) Get out of my sight!
(Other workers are seen, mumbling inaudibly)
[3/21, 16:46] Idowu Dcns: SCENE 3
(Three Acts play out in this scene, one after the other. All are however set on stage as the scene is unveiled).
Act 1
(This reveals the GM before an ifa priest whom he had gone to consult)
Priest: Aledare...
GM: Alexander Great baba... kìí se Aledare...
Priest: ahh, òrò òyìnbó kó leléyi o... Ìwo lo fe je Shiamanu Ogun aye ò mò gbó oyinbo... Wòó (he brings out a ring) òrùka ìwúre leleyi. Ki ara re kú orire.
(The GM listens with rapt attention)
Wo òrùka yi lójó ìpàdé. Tí shiamanu bá ti wolé, fi òrùka yi GBA orí ní emeta.
Ku orire...
GM: Baba, if I become the Chairman, e máa gbádùn mi. Màá so yin di official babalawo company wa... (He is laughing as the act closes)

Act2
(Opens with Mr. Adekunle, the BDM before a prophet...)
Prophet:(praying) kurimasukatariba, rabababamasataba eeeahhhh... Mr. Adekunle. Congratulations. You're already the Chairman except my god is not real. (He brings out a suit) Take... This is the suit. I've taken it to 7 mountains. Wear it on the day of the meeting... And come back with your testimony and prophet offering.
Mr. Adekunle: (smiling) Thank you, I'll bring more than prophet offering... You will enjoy me... ( he laughs as act closes)

Act 3
(Opens to show Miss Peculiar before her father, an elderly man, giving her some useful advice)
Man: Peculiar, I've heard all your story. Hmmm, this world is like a jungle, it is only through patience and persistence that we can navigate our way through... I have taught you even from the Bible how patience is the key to getting the best. Don't be in a hurry... Patience. Let others struggle, your own turn will surely come on a platter of gold. Remember, food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel. Àbò òrò là ñ so fún omo l'úàbí
A word is enough for the wise.
Peculiar:(she kneels to appreciate her father) thank you Baba, I've heard you... (Scene fades...)

Who did you think will be the chairman of Emerald Associate?

Join me next week for the final stage.