My name is 𝗔𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗮 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗟 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀. In a world that often feels disconnected, the concept of community stands as a beacon of hope and support. Belonging to a society has the potential to bring about changes in an individual’s life. I have personally experienced this transformative power firsthand through the Kegites Club. The story of how Kegites Club saved me and helped me out is a testament to the incredible impact that a close-knit community can have on an individual’s journey. Before I delve into my story, let me share how I joined Kegites Club.
While I was in secondary school, I had a friend named Ashimolu Shile. I used to visit their house after school to relax before going home. While at his place, I observed people gathering in front of their house, gyrating and enjoying palm wine sold by a woman. I was fascinated by this, although I didn’t know it was called Kegites Club at the time. Later, when I got admitted to Lagos State College of Technology, I encountered a similar gathering in the first week of resumption. They wore the same caps and clothes, and I was intrigued. I approached them and inquired about it. To my surprise, I was talking to the then coordinator, Baby Ilya du Tecco, now known as Ilya du Lascoet. He explained what Kegites Club was all about, and I immediately fell in love with it.
In 2011, during the mass transformation held by Ilya du Tecco, I officially became a member of the Kegites Club. The experience of being taken to the zoo, having my tail cut, and other rituals amused me, drawing me further into the club. I learned the essential skills of vibrating, migrating, and rotating my cowry. Chief Michael Of Ilya du Tecco transformed me that day. Since then, Kegites Club has been my guiding light. I’ve migrated to over 30 Ilyais, forging connections and participating in mutually beneficial programs. It has honed my human relations skills, teaching me how to relate to people and navigate the intricacies of politics within the club.
Now, let me share my saving grace story within Kegites Club International. In 2015, I was the AB Elder of Ilya du Lascoet and the SUG president of our institution. During this time, my grandpa fell critically ill and was admitted to the hospital. We struggled to arrange funds for his treatment. Luckily for me, during the process of trying to go and source for funds to get the drugs prescribed by the doctor, on my way out of the hospital, I came across a Kegite member who happens to be a senior fellow of my school.
We vibrated, tickered and he fired to me what brought me to the hospital, I explained the situation without knowing that he is a member and staff of that particular hospital.
In fact, he works at the intensive care unit of that hospital. He told me to take him to check my grandpa,He checked my grandpa, saw where he was, looked at everything that we were giving and everything. He assessed my grandpa’s condition, guided us on necessary payments, and helped us negotiate with the hospital management for installment payments. Thanks to his support, my grandpa received the necessary treatment and eventually recovered. Although he passed away three years later, we were able to cherish our time with him, thanks to the timely assistance provided by this fellow Kegite member.
In conclusion, our actions, whether good or bad, leave a lasting impact on the world. As Kegites, we should continue to do good, knowing that our deeds echo through eternity.
AKINYANMI ABRAHAM
400 LEVEL
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
ILYA DU LAGOON
