Prompt 1

When the Regina Elk approached M’Baku Olubori and his agent, Johnny Hamilton, for ideas for a huge opening night celebration, it was clear things were about to get wild…. Literally. No one has ever mistaken Regina for a diverse place, but Olubori planned to bring some African flavor to the sleepy province. It was like a full circus came into town. Elephants! Well-trained exotic birds! Dancers in traditional Wakandan dress! And, of course, M’Baku Olubori at the center of it all in a loincloth riding a giant elk. Like a gladiator in ancient Rome, Baku looked like a champion, king of kings. All eyes were on him and this unadulterated celebration of Black excellence. One (overly intoxicated) woman decided shouting inappropriate and offensive things was a good call during this display. Nevertheless, one of the hornbills got the last laugh (or should I say, the crowd got a laugh) as that woman was sprayed with bird feces.

Days later, the local news coverage in Abuja of the game resulted in cheers and pride seeing Olubori lead such a display of their culture to the wider world.