10/06/2026
Yesterday humbled all of us in Istanbul
No electricity for 8 good hours!
My dear, when the light went off, everybody suddenly became a motivational speaker 😭
Some people were checking Turkish news… because normally they always announce it before it happens. Me that doesn’t even watch Turkish news, I was just there looking confused like “who offended NEPA’s international cousin?”
And let me tell some people something today…
People abroad ALSO take light
Yes oo! It’s not every time heaven is shining there 24/7.
The difference is just that here, it happens maybe once in a long while… maybe once in six months. And if your area is affected, congratulations 😭 you and darkness will become best friends for the next 8 hours.
Some people were charging power banks like their lives depended on it.
Some were standing near window for fresh air like roasted chicken
If you have generator, na only you and maybe one neighbor fit enjoy am because everywhere was so quiet.
Unlike Africa where generator sound can compete with airport noise
Here, only one mama nearby was using generator. The sound was so loud because every other place was silent
Honestly yesterday taught me patience.
No fan, no charging, no WiFi… just me and my thoughts
So next time somebody tells you “abroad people no dey take light,” please laugh small 😂
They DO take light… just once in a while with announcement and premium packaging Here, only one mama nearby was using generator. The sound was so loud because every other place was silent
Honestly yesterday taught me patience.
No fan, no charging, no WiFi… just me and my thoughts
So next time somebody tells you “abroad people no dey take light,” please laugh small 😂
They DO take light… just once in a while with announcement and premium packaging