Story By Ohana Philip
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Ohana Philip

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THE CITY BOY
Updated at Nov 4, 2026, 09:54
CITY BOY Prince Abisoye, Crown Prince of Orile Clan, lives two lives.Sent to the city at 13 by his progressive father King Adekanbi to prepare for modern leadership, he learns to live like an ordinary boy — washing his own clothes, queuing for food, and hiding his royalty. Only his guard Bayo knows his secret.In boarding school, he falls for Ewa, a beautiful classmate. She rejects him for being "just an ordinary boy" and chooses Adekunle, a chief's son who flaunts his title. Heartbroken, Abisoye learns titles attract people but cannot reveal true hearts. He vows his future queen must love the man before she knows the prince. That vow births the City Boy — a handsome young man in tailored suits who speaks polished English and wanders the fifteen villages freely.He meets Segi, helping her carry a heavy basket. They grow close, but Segi is already loved by Ajala, the clan's fearless hunter. When Ajala returns from a lion hunt with coral beads to propose, he finds Segi on City Boy's lap. His rain-soaked rifle misfires, and City Boy escapes through a window. Abisoye quietly walks away, lesson learned.Destiny then brings Awero — humble, beautiful daughter of Oloye Abiola, an ambitious chief desperate to marry her to the prince. City Boy and Awero fall deeply in love, but Oloye, not knowing who City Boy is, turns his compound into a fortress with Ajala and armed guards.When City Boy boldly sends a letter promising to walk through the front gate to ask for Awero's hand, Oloye prepares to kill him.He comes. Surrounded by spears and Ajala's rifle, he reveals King Adekanbi's royal seal. The King arrives, stops the execution, and declares: "Rise proudly, Prince Abisoye."Awero had rejected a prince to choose a city boy — never knowing they were the same man.
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