The arrogance in the city...

If you live in the city and you still feel obligated to show courtesy to others, because you understand that even if we are differently privileged, no one was delivered from a golden womb, you’re one of the exceptions.

But if you’re the opposite of the above exception, or the cap fits, and you want to exercise your right to be outraged by this post, please shoot; I will totally understand.

Now here’s what’s on my mind:

I think a good number of city dwellers, be they native-borns or long-term residents, Banjul to DC, Marrakesh to Beijing, have superiority issues: you know, misplaced confidence and a thing for attempting to establish superiority over others in all things measurable.

That’s why in Banjul for instance, “ndongo Banjul’ became a synonym for choicest youth. So, even if you’re heartbroken, a typical “ndongo Banjul” will ascribe your state to you not being one of them: “Ah, yowe dor ndongo Banjul motakh.” But, tha f*ck! Does it really matter?