For as long as I can remember, Nigerians have had a fear of the –ember months, a phobia that starts in September,
For as long as I can remember, Nigerians have had a fear of the -ember months, a phobia that starts in September, rising gradually like puff-puff dough through November and peaking in December. Prayers against the mischievous -ember spirits are intensified as the last month of the year rolls in. Churches hold vigils to ward off these spirits and prayer warriors sharpen their figurative arrowheads against them. All across social media, friends and well-wishers increase the frequency of their prayers to fortify their own against -ember evil. You’re probably receiving these multiple times a week now. If you aren’t, you should re-assess your friendships. And the WhatsApp groups you belong to. Sift the chaff from the wheat. I jest of course.
