10 reasons why many city dwellers are still stuck in the village after the festivities

The month of December brings a stampede of high-intent shoppers. [Courtesy]

We are in the midst of the January blues, and you may be surprised to find that some city dwellers who moved to the village for the festivities are still stuck. They are not even showing any signs of when they intend to return to their regular residence. While some ‘accidentally’ ate through their fare, others are still making plans to go back with a wife from the village, you name it... Here are 10 reasons why some city dwellers are still lingering in the villages, long after the holidays ended.

1. Alikula Fare

This one “ate” everything, thanks to the village charlatans who called him all manner of fancy names to make him part with all the money in his pockets. His inner spirit told him that he could even use his fare to buy drinks for his village buddies, with the idea that his friends would lend him fare back. It turned out that nobody in the city is answering calls from those who got stuck in the village, knowing full well what they’re up to.

2. Unfulfilled Rendezvous
   Part of his resolution this year was to get married, and for him, a proper wife is fetched from the village. He is still trying to kuingiza box that village damsel, and since plans are at the final stages, he has no option, but to wait for the process to be completed, including parental approval.
3. Jobless Manenoz
   He was probably retrenched or fired from his job, but keeps it a closely guarded secret. When he arrived in December, everyone assumed he had come exclusively for the festivities. However, he has no idea how he will survive in that jobless corner if he returns to the city, so he stays, pondering his next move.
4. Too Fatigued
   This chap was involved in endless festivities; family gatherings, disco matangas, night...