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Chapter 5, Episode 4. “The Man Who Wore Pajamas to a Wedding”
In our neighborhood, there’s always one person who never fails to shock everyone. For us, it was Mr. Tony. He was that uncle who believed rules were meant for other people.
One Saturday, there was a big wedding—everyone dressed to impress, gele reaching the sky, agbada sweeping the ground, shoes shining like mirrors. The bride’s family had been preparing for months. The hall was packed, music was loud, jollof rice smell filled the air—everything was perfect.
And then… Mr. Tony walked in.
Not in a suit.
Not in native wear.
But in blue SpongeBob pajamas, with matching slippers and a pillow under his arm!
The hall went silent. Even the DJ stopped the music. People stared like they had seen a ghost. One child whispered loudly, “Mummy, is he sleepwalking?”
Mr. Tony simply yawned, stretched, and walked to the front row like he was the father of the bride. When someone finally asked him why, he said, “My invitation said 4 PM. By that time, I’m usually getting ready for bed. So I dressed appropriately.”
People didn’t know whether to be angry or laugh. The bride’s mother nearly fainted, but the groom’s friends clapped and cheered, saying, “Na true fashion king be this!”
By the end of the night, Mr. Tony became more famous than the bride and groom. His pajama pictures went viral, and the next week, tailors in town started advertising “wedding pajamas collection.”
Only in our town could one man turn a serious wedding into a comedy show.
