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The Life Changer Chapters Summary 2 covers chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the book. Click here to read the summary for chapters 1 and 2. You will find the other chapters in links at the end of this page. Follow the links to continue reading. Good luck!.

Chapter Three

Ummi expressed her intention to apologize to Dr. Samjohn, but upon encountering the Head of Department (HOD), she found that he greeted her as if nothing had transpired. Ummi had mistaken the HOD for a bad person for praising her. When questioned by the children about the enigmatic figure known as the Quiet One, Ummi began to enlighten the children about his background. She began by describing Lafayette, their tight-knit community, where the presence of strangers was a threat without the acknowledgment of the District Head, Hakimi, underscoring Lafayette’s deeply ingrained culture of neighborliness.

The parents of the Quiet One hailed from Lafayette, and in their primes, they faced challenges conceiving a child, making them seek the aid of a traditional healer named Boka. Tragically, shortly after the Quiet One’s birth, his mother passed away, leaving him in the care of his father and stepmother. However, fate dealt another blow when he lost both his father and stepmother in a fatal accident when he was only twenty years old. Despite working as a driver at the local government office, the Quiet One earned his nickname “Quiet One” due to his reserved nature, rarely engaging in conversation or confrontation. Quiet One’s original name is Talle.

An important moment arises when a market vendor reports Quiet One’s increased purchases to Hakimi, prompting an interrogation that resulted in his fainting. Quiet One does not have a bad background, so the accusation against him is perceived to be incredible. The incident is interrupted by the unprecedented arrival of a police van due to the recent occurrence in the known tranquil community. Three men came forth, accusing one of the locals, Zaki, of robbery and extortion, challenging the Hakimi’s authority. The sight of Zaki triggers another fainting spell from the Quiet One, which appears to be another puzzle to the community accustomed to peace under the Hakimi’s 30 years of rule.

Talle’s financial struggles lead him down a dark path when Zaki introduces him to the world of kidnapping. Their target, the thirteen-year-old son of wealthy businessman Alhaji Adamu, takes them amateur as kidnappers, as they demand a mere two hundred and fifty thousand naira for the boy’s release.

Chapter Four

In this chapter, the narrative shifts to Salma, a young woman reveling in the freedoms of university life. She’s the same lady who believes she can buy the university lecturers with her money. In this episode, her encounter with Dr. Dabo, a stern and morally upright lecturer, take an unexpected turn when her beauty disrupts his usual composure, exposing a vulnerability Salma finds disgusting. Despite Dr. Dabo’s advances, Salma dismisses him as lacking confidence and substance, asserting her disdain for his perceived sleaziness.

Salma’s residence in Queen Amina Hall, home to the vibrant Happening Babes, initially unsettles her due to a hostile relationship with her roommates. Among them, Tomiwa stands out as the brightest, aspiring to a career in music and fashion, while Ngozi assumes the role of the quiet caretaker, cooking for the room. Ada rounds out their diverse group.

Cultural differences and culinary delights emerge as topics of conversation among the roommates, with Salma introducing her companions to the delicacy of danwake, a Hausa cuisine. Despite their religious diversity, Salma and Tomiwa share a mischievous camaraderie, as evidenced by their playful aliases and banter. 

Salma’s desire for Tomiwa to embrace openness hints at deeper complexities within their dynamic, suggesting forthcoming challenges and growth for the group as they navigate university life together. Salma and Tomiwa are Muslims, whereas Ngozi and Ada are Christians. Tomiwa is from Oyo, and she’s fond of snail soup. 

 Chapter Five

This chapter begins with Tomiwa’s phone ringing promptly at 8 p.m. the following day, interrupting the serenity of her evening. Salma had given Tomiwa’s phone number to her admirers because she saw herself as a big babe and had to give some boys to her roommate darling, Tomiwa. Salma is light-skinned, whereas Tomiwa is described as possessing a dark and attractive allure; Tomiwa was quick to answer the call. On the other end was Habib, whose voice sparked a memory from the previous evening’s journey from Kwangila. As she engaged in conversation, her gaze swept the room, expecting to find others present, particularly Labaran.

“Where’s Labaran?” she inquired upon entering the room, her voice betraying a hint of anticipation.

Labaran’s response, filled with flirtation, caused discomfort to wash over Tomiwa, reminiscent of the tension she often encountered in the pages of the institution’s magazine like Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather.” The sense of vulnerability, particularly from being approached from behind, caused her unease.

Observing her unease, Habib noted the discrepancy between Tomiwa’s demeanor and that of Salma, recognizing heightened confidence in the former— Tomiwa. Yet, he chose not to address the matter directly, wary of disrupting the delicate balance. 

Labaran is the car owner, but Habib is the boss, and he made Tomiwa know she wasn’t the one he gave a ride the previous day, making her agitated.

As Tomiwa departed, a bundle of ₦500 notes was pressed into her hand by Habib, totaling a substantial ₦50,000. The allocation included ₦10,000 for each of her roommates and ₦20,000 for herself, a gesture that elicited jubilation upon her return to the room, orchestrated by Ngozi, who secured the door behind them.

However, amidst the celebration, Salma’s discontent surfaced, feeling overshadowed by Tomiwa’s newfound fortune. Her outburst, directed at Ngozi, reflected a sense of betrayal, labeling her a “Money-monger.” Ada intervened, diffusing the tension, though Ngozi’s warning about the inevitable price attached to the gifts lingered in the air.

Undeterred by the potential consequences, Tomiwa remained resolute, her willingness to sacrifice anything for the windfall unwavering. Meanwhile, Salma’s fixation on securing Labaran’s affections intensified.

Outside the realm of their personal affairs, the girls excelled academically, all maintaining a solid standing as B students in their respective courses. With the impending completion of their studies, graduation with a second-class upper degree seemed assured, with only the final paper in moral philosophy standing between them and their academic accomplishments.

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