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Marvis writes, Owerri (2026)

28/09/2026

BROTHER, SAVE ME
Episode 2: Stella Ejofor

Jeff expected to find his aunt sitting up when he arrived in the village. He knew she was sick, but nobody had told him how bad it was.

Nnedi lay on a mattress, struggling for breath. Jeff stopped at the doorway. This was the woman who had cared for him since he was a baby. He had never seen her like this.

“Why didn’t anybody call me earlier?” he asked. “I would have taken her to the city.”

He went to her side and held her hand.

“Auntie, let me get a car. We can take you to the hospital now.”

Nnedi shook her head. Her hand felt weak in his.

“Jeff, sit. Please.”

“There’s still time. Let me just—”

“Listen to me first.”

He sat, though he was already thinking about how to take her to the hospital. Nnedi tried to speak, but her voice was faint and her words came out unevenly.

“My son… I should have told you…”

“Told me what?”

She swallowed. Jeff leaned closer so he could hear her.

“Your sister.”

Jeff pulled back a little. “What about my sister?”

“Stella… Ejofor.” Nnedi took a shaky breath. “Umundugba.”

“Auntie, I don’t understand. Who is Stella Ejofor?”

“Your sister… Umundugba…”

She tried to say more. Jeff waited, watching her mouth, but the words wouldn’t come. Then her hand slipped from his.

“Auntie?”

He called her again. He held her shoulders and begged her to wake up, to finish what she had been trying to say. People came into the room, but Jeff could only look at her.

Later, after they had taken Nnedi’s body to the mortuary, he returned to the city to make arrangements for her burial.

That night, he couldn’t sleep.

Your sister. Stella Ejofor. Umundugba.

He searched for Umundugba online. There was a village by that name, but that was all he could make sense of. He sent messages to a few friends, asking if any of them knew the place.

One of them replied that he had heard of it.

Jeff called him immediately. His friend could tell him roughly where the village was, but he had no idea who Stella Ejofor might be.

When the call ended, Jeff sat with his phone in his hand.

Could Stella be my sister?

For a moment, he thought about the girl who had called him brother in his dreams since he was twelve.

Then he remembered what his mother had told him. She had seen the baby’s dead body. She had told Jeff his sister was buried.

So how could Nnedi be talking about her as though she were alive?

Jeff read his friend’s message again. He knew how to get to Umundugba now. What he didn’t know was whether he was looking for a living woman, or chasing the last confused words of someone who was dying.

To be continued…

27/09/2026

BROTHER, SAVE ME

Episode 1

Jeff was twelve the first time he dreamt about the girl.

He couldn’t remember where they were. That was the strange thing about it. Whenever he woke up, the place disappeared from his memory, but her voice stayed with him.

“Brother, save me.”

He got up that night and screamed for his mother. By the time she came in, he was sweating through his shirt.

She stayed with him until he calmed down. He didn’t tell her everything because he was so frightened.

Jeff knew he had been born a twin. His mother had told him about his sister when he was Eight, although she rarely spoke about it. The baby had died on the day they were born, and Jeff had grown up knowing he was her only surviving child as his Dad died two years after he was born and he was single handedly raised by his mother.

For a while, he tried to convince himself that the dream came from thinking about her.

Then he had it again.

Some nights the girl stood far away. On others, she was so close that Jeff woke up reaching towards her. She never asked him anything except to save her.

As Jeff got older, he learnt to carry on after a bad night. He went to school, made friends, grew up. He also went to hospitals and churches, hoping someone could help him understand what was happening. No one could. There were nights when the fear left him shaking so badly that he ended up in hospital himself.

At twenty-eight, he lost his mother.

After her burial, the house felt unfamiliar without her. Jeff found himself walking past her room and slowing down, almost expecting to hear her call his name.

That night, the girl came again.

He woke before sunrise and sat on the edge of his bed, waiting for his breathing to settle. His mother was gone, but the dream was still there. He wondered how much longer he could live with it.

A few days later, a call came from the village. His aunt, the woman who had helped raise him, was very ill. She wanted Jeff to come and see her as soon as he could.

He asked what was wrong.

The person on the phone hesitated.

“She says there’s something she should have said a long time ago.”

Jeff searched for his car keys and quickly set out for the village

**To be continued…**

©️ Marvis writes

17/08/2026

WHAT MY EXPERIENCE WITH A DIFFICULT WORK ENVIRONMENT TAUGHT ME ABOUT LEADERSHIP

Sometimes, a difficult workplace doesn't just test your skills.

It tests your confidence, your emotional intelligence, your communication and even your ability to remember who you are.

I've learnt this from experience.

There have been moments in my professional journey when I had to work with people whose communication style was difficult for me. Moments when I had to deal with resistance, criticism, misunderstandings and situations that made me stop and ask myself:

"Am I doing something wrong?"

"Should I say something or just keep quiet?"

"Will speaking up create another problem?"

"Maybe I should just let it go."

But one thing I've come to understand is that working in a difficult environment should teach you how to navigate people, not how to lose yourself.

Sometimes, you need to learn to choose your battles.

Sometimes, you need to document instead of arguing.

Sometimes, you need to communicate instead of reacting.

Sometimes, you need to escalate an issue professionally instead of carrying it alone.

And sometimes, you simply need to do your job well and refuse to be distracted by unnecessary drama.

But there's a thin line between choosing your battles and silencing yourself.

Don't become so afraid of how people will perceive you that you stop asking questions.

Don't become so concerned about being called "difficult" that you stop addressing genuine problems.

Don't allow someone's personality to make you doubt your professional ability.

And don't confuse peace with silence.

You can be respectful and still disagree.

You can be humble and still speak up.

You can respect authority and still ask for clarification.

You can be a team player and still hold people accountable.

You can communicate firmly without being disrespectful.

That's part of emotional intelligence.

I've also learnt that documentation is not about fighting people; it is about protecting facts.

In a workplace, don't rely only on verbal conversations.

Document incidents.

Document decisions.

Document processes.

Document important instructions.

Document what needs to be followed up.

Because when emotions enter a situation, facts can easily become distorted.

But documentation gives you something objective to fall back on.

Most importantly, I've learnt that leadership isn't about proving that you're always right.

It's about becoming better.

When someone criticises you, examine the feedback.

If there's truth in it, improve.

If there isn't, don't allow it to define you.

When people resist you, don't immediately assume they hate you.

Sometimes there's something you can learn about your communication.

And sometimes, people simply won't agree with you.

Both situations require maturity.

So if you're currently working with a difficult boss, manager, colleague or team, here's my advice:

Do the work.

Learn.

Grow.

Document.

Communicate.

Choose your battles.

Protect your peace.

But above all...

DON'T LOSE YOURSELF TRYING TO SURVIVE THE ENVIRONMENT.

Your current workplace is a chapter, not the definition of your entire career.

A difficult season can teach you patience.

It can teach you emotional intelligence.

It can teach you diplomacy.

It can teach you how to manage conflict.

It can teach you how to lead people who don't think like you.

And one day, you may realise that the very environment you thought was breaking you was actually developing a version of you that could handle greater responsibility.

So don't just survive difficult workplaces.

Learn from them.

And never allow someone else's inability to understand your value to become the reason you stop seeing your own value.

Your voice matters.

Your growth matters.

Your purpose matters.

And so do you.

Navigate the environment, but don't lose your purpose.

What has a difficult workplace taught you about leadership?

Let's learn from one another. 👇

©️ Unfiltered Marvis

16/07/2026

Every problem at work teaches you something if you're willing to learn from it.

In Hospitality operations, not every day goes as planned. Equipment can fail, stock can run out, customers may complain, and mistakes will happen.

Instead of asking, "Who caused this?" I try to ask, "How can we stop this from happening again?"

That mindset has helped me improve processes, support my team better, and make daily operations more efficient.

Experience isn't just about the number of years you've worked. It's about the lessons you've carried with you.

12/03/2026

🐥 Leadership Lessons from a Duck and a Hen

Leadership is everywhere..even in nature.

Take a moment to observe a duck and a hen with their chicks.

The Duck Leadership Style
A mother duck leads by going ahead.
Her ducklings follow behind her in a line as she navigates the water.

This leadership style represents:

— Vision-driven leadership

— Leading from the front

— Showing the path through action

—Inspiring followers through direction

Leaders like this say:
"Follow me, I know the way."

The Hen Leadership Style

A hen leads differently. She often stays among her chicks, guiding them closely, clucking to call them, protecting them under her wings.

This leadership style represents:

— Nurturing leadership

— Protective leadership

— Coaching and guiding closely

— Building confidence in the team

Leaders like this say:

"Stay close, I’m here to guide and protect you"

Great leadership is not about choosing one style forever.

Sometimes your team needs a duck — a leader who goes ahead and shows the way.

Other times they need a hen—a leader who stays close, nurtures, and protects.

The best leaders know when to be both.

At Marvis Systems, leadership is about vision and people.

25/02/2026

Branding & Marketing

Your Business Isn’t Growing Because…

Sometimes it’s not village people 😅
It’s just small things we ignore.

You’re not visible.
People can’t support what they don’t see.

Your branding is scattered.
Different style today, different look tomorrow… customers get confused.

No social media presence.
Posting once in a while won’t keep you in people’s minds.

No customer follow-up.
A simple “thank you for your order” can turn one customer into many.

I learned that growth is not magic.
It’s consistency.
Showing up.
Doing the little things well.

Post your work.
Reply your messages.
Check on your customers.

One step every day makes a difference ❤️

25/02/2026

5 Things Every Hospitality Staff Must Understand

Whether you’re a chef, waiter, or cleaner in a hotel or restaurant, here’s something important:
You are more than your role. How you show up every day can make or break the business.

Here are 5 things every hospitality staff MUST understand:

1️⃣ You are the brand – Customers judge the business through YOU. Your smile, attitude, and professionalism reflect the whole company.

2️⃣ Attitude beats skill – You can be trained on tasks, but a negative attitude cannot be hidden. A good attitude wins customers.

3️⃣ Speed without accuracy is dangerous – Quick service is great, but mistakes cost the business money and trust.

4️⃣ Hygiene is non-negotiable – Whether in the kitchen, on the floor, or at the front desk, clean surroundings and personal hygiene speak louder than words.

5️⃣ Communication saves businesses – Clear, polite, and timely communication prevents confusion, complaints, and lost sales.

Hospitality is not just a job, It’s responsibility, creativity, and pride. Are you showing up as someone your guests will remember for the right reasons?

Tag a colleague who needs to read this today. Let’s raise the bar together.

24/02/2026

Why Most Hospitality Businesses Fail in Nigeria

Have you ever wondered why some restaurants, hotels, or small food businesses start with excitement but barely survive a year?

I’ve seen it happen too many times. And honestly, it’s rarely because of bad food. It’s often because of small, overlooked things:

1️⃣ Poor Customer Service – Guests remember how you make them feel more than what they eat. One rude staff can undo a month of hard work.

2️⃣ No Staff Training – You can’t expect excellent service if your team doesn’t know the basics or your expectations

3️⃣ No Systems – When there’s no SOPs, every day becomes chaos. Orders get missed, bills get wrong, stock disappears.

4️⃣ Weak Inventory Control – Running out of key ingredients, overbuying perishables, and wastage can silently kill profits.

5️⃣ Owner Doing Everything Alone – Trying to do it all without delegation or mentorship burns energy and drains your business.

If you run a hospitality business, take a hard look. Which of these are you guilty of?
Remember: It’s never too late to fix these and build a business that lasts.”

Comment below the one area you think needs the most improvement in your business. Let’s help each other grow.

Marvis writes

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