"Power Bank Wahala" - by Quietly Loud

Before I finally got my power bank, I must confess I fought a silent battle at home. You see, in a some household, when you mention “I want to buy a power bank,” some parents will immediately look at you like you just asked to buy a private jet. They’ll start the sermon: “You’re always pressing that your phone! Now you want to buy something that will make it never go off? You don’t read again, abi?” But let’s be honest having a power bank doesn’t mean I’m addicted to my phone. It simply means I’m prepared. Because in this our country where NEPA behaves like a confused ex, you never know when light will show face or disappear without warning. A power bank is not just some fancy gadget; it’s survival gear. Imagine being stranded somewhere, your phone is on 2%, and that’s when you need to make an urgent call or get directions. Tell me, if you had a power bank, wouldn’t that save you from plenty stories that touch? For people living in rural or semi-urban areas where electricity comes once in a blue moon a power bank can literally be a lifesaver. You can charge it once when there’s light (or even better, use a solar power bank) and keep your phone alive for days. That’s not just comfort; that’s sense. Parents often think gadgets equal distraction, but not everything that shines is bad. Sometimes, that phone you’re charging could be what connects you to opportunities, school updates, business clients, urgent family calls, or even those blessed alerts (we love those ones!). So having a backup power source is not being stubborn; it’s just being smart. If you can afford it, invest in a durable power bank not the type that charges halfway and starts pretending it’s tired. Go for something strong, maybe one that supports fast charging or solar charging, depending on where you live. It might look small, but it can save you from serious embarrassment like when your phone dies mid-chat and the person you’re texting thinks you “aired” them. Honestly, in this Nigeria where both light and network can disgrace you at any time, a power bank is like that loyal friend who always has your back. It’s not about being a phone addict it’s about being ready for life’s unpredictable wahala. So, to all the parents out there, abeg, free us small. Buying a power bank doesn’t mean your child is unserious. It simply means they don’t want to be caught unprepared. After all, what’s the point of having a phone if you can’t even charge it?

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