Episode 1 — "The Birth of Ebere

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🎬 Series Title: The Teacher

Genre: Nigerian village drama

Setting: Umuezeala village, Imo State

Timeline Start: May 12, 1987 — the birth of Ebere

🌾 Episode 1 — "The Birth of Ebere"

Location: Umuezeala Village, Imo State

Year: 1987

In the quiet dawn of May 12th, 1987, the birds of Umuezeala chirped lightly as the village's most powerful man, Chief Obinna Okoro, aged 54, stepped out of his compound. A man with three wives and five children, he had recently married a fourth wife — Chisom, a beautiful 19-year-old girl from a neighboring village.

💥 Scene 1: “My husband... it is time!”

Inside the thatched hut, Chisom suddenly groaned in pain.

“My husband! I am in labor!” she cried.

Chief Obinna, startled, rushed into the hut and shouted:

“Amachi! Amachi!!”

His first wife, Amachi (aged 61), emerged from the cooking area, wiping her hands with her wrapper.

“Yes, my love?”

“Tell David to bring the materials!”

Amachi called out to David, their second-born son, age 22.

“David! Carry the bag! Quick!”

David brought a small calabash, cloth wraps, and a goat skin mat — traditional materials used for childbirth transport — and handed them to Chief Obinna.

Obinna turned to Chisom:

“I will take you to the hospital now. Be strong, my wife.”

🏥 Scene 2: Arrival at Umuezeala Community Clinic

At Umuezeala Community Hospital, they were met by Doctor Ike, a respected but nervous young doctor.

“My Chief, your wife is in labor,” he said.

“Do everything you must to bring my child safe,” Chief Obinna replied.

Four hours passed. The cries of pain echoed through the walls. Obinna paced the compound, sweat glistening on his head despite the cool morning air.

Finally, Doctor Ike stepped out:

“Chief... it is a girl. But... she is premature.”

Obinna’s face darkened.

“What is this nonsense?! A weak child?! You have failed me, Doctor Ike! Prepare for your execution tomorrow.”

Doctor Ike fell to his knees, begging, but Chief Obinna was enraged.

⚖️ Scene 3: Judgment & Tradition

The next day, the village square filled with people. Drums echoed as the execution of Doctor Ike by beheading took place under Chief Obinna's orders.

Afterward, a native doctor arrived, summoned by tradition, to bless the newborn.

“Chief, what shall we name her?”

Chief Obinna stared at the tiny infant in Chisom’s arms, eyes fragile but burning with unknown strength.

“Her name shall be... Ebere.”

The native doctor lifted the baby toward the sun and said:

“Welcome to the world, Ebere. May the gods watch your path.”

🍼 Scene 4: Baby Shower and Breastfeeding Ritual

Back at the palace compound, the women of the village gathered for Ebere’s baby shower. It is tradition in Umuezeala that:

The mother must breastfeed the child every 2 hours for seven days straight.

No man is allowed to touch the baby during this period.

The child must be bathed only with herbal water and shea butter.

Chisom obeyed. She sang lullabies softly at night, and though Ebere was weak, she survived each day.

🌟 Closing Narration:

“In a time when girls were seen as burdens…

...a child of shame became the seed of destiny.

Her name was Ebere, born weak…

...but destined to be the teacher of a generation.”

Would you like to proceed to Episode 2 where Ebere starts growing and her childhood begins with village traditions and rival siblings?

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