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The story is about Osaro. A beautiful damsel God gave to the family of Iruson from the Southern part of Nigeria, she got betrothed to a man old enough to be her father and later taken as a wife at the age of seventeen. Osaro was devastated and confused because at that time she really did not know how she was going to be able to take care of a home since she have only learned to care for a house. Even after all she passed as a young girl, Osaro determination later pay off as she was able to achieve her goals for her self and family.

Irumheson_Afe · Teen
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6 Chs

Eshili festival ( beans festival)

Tomorrow is Eshili so make sure she is beautifully dress and adore with hair beads on time because Mr Okhizu said him and his people will be here early Mr Iruson told his wife who at this moment could still not hold her sorrow. Yes Papa Osaro she will be properly adore said Mrs Iruson as she continue weeping.

Osaro! Osaro!! Osaro open the door was the cockcrow of the Eshili festival in the Irusons house.

Door opens as Mrs Iruson went inn with her beautiful wedding dress and jewelries. Good morning mom Osaro said as she burst into tears once again. It will be fine my child, Just as your name my God will exist for you in everything Mrs Iruson said as she dresses up Osaro for her send forth ceremony.

People were not invited since it was not an happy occasion so it was just the family of Mr Iruson and that of Mr Okhizu that were present, Osaro was led out by her mother to her father and was later taken away by the Okhizus saying goodbye to her family and friends in a sorrowful manner.

After Osaro's departure Mrs Iruson was taken to the clinic because she was dizzy and she was later confirmed that she was expecting.

Mr Iruson joy knew no bound meanwhile Mrs Iruson was still very sad about Osaro's departure. The Eshili dance ceremony finally arrive and Mr Iruson was seen as the most happiest and fulfilled man in the ceremony.

Mortals and pestle words exchange could be heard at a distance and palm wine were tapped making the ceremony more fun and lovely. One could hear the sound of drums from afar just as Mrs Iruson could feel the pain of her daughter even when she is absent in the Eshili teenagers dance.

Mr Iruson shared and celebrated with everyone stating that she send her first child off another bouncing one came but to Mrs Iruson and Osaro this was titled the worst Eshili festival ever.