How many of you had this kind of car when you were little?”
By: Peace Udugba.
Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, childhood was marked by creativity and simplicity. We didn’t have mobile phones or constant access to television. In fact, TV stations only came on around 4 p.m., and the whole community would gather at a central hall to watch. It was a shared joy.
As kids, we built toy cars and jeeps using cocoyam leaf stems. It was pure innovation – no batteries, no plastics, just nature and imagination. Life was truly sweet.
We played football from afternoon until dusk. And once the ball owner took his ball, the match ended instantly – no debates. The moonlight served as our natural solar lamp, lighting up the evening as we played hide-and-seek and sang local rhymes.
Schooling in the village was another adventure. Many of us walked 2 to 3 kilometers each way, barefoot and happy. After school, it was straight to the farm to join our fathers. Lunch was usually roasted yam dipped in red palm oil – simple, fresh, and satisfying.
On our way back from the farm, we carried bundles of firewood, the only source of cooking fuel back then. Despite the hard work, we grew up fulfilled, grateful, and strong.
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