1. When you mother forces you to talk to her on the phone.
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2. “Don’t you remember me? I saw you last when you were a baby.”
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3. When you’re not sure if she is your actual aunty or just a random adult.
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4. Whenever you had to give her that Oscar-worthy fake smile.
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5. When she sees you outside with someone of the opposite sex.
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6. When she comments on your weight before asking how you are.
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7. When she sees you at a wedding and asks you “when is your own?”
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8. When she sends you a friend request on Facebook.
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9. When she comes to visit and you know it’s going to be Africa Magic all day every day.
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Please, come and be going.
10. When your parents are shouting at you and she joins mouth.
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11. When she complains about your upbringing but you know your cousin is a yahoo boy.
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12. How they turn up for Owambes:
13. When they drag you the dance-floor at an Owambe.
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14. When she carries it on her head that you don’t speak your native language enough.
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15. Whenever she drops “just manage” money before leaving.
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