THE ROAD TO BECOMING A SUPERTAR

Hamza went out that night to meet Shamshudeen, knowing that he would soon have to bid his dear friend farewell. As he searched for Shamshudeen, he discovered him among a group of soldiers, some familiar faces, and others new. He greeted them and shared the news of his impending departure for Lagos. Shamshudeen immediately enveloped him in a tight, heartfelt hug, and the moment lingered, filled with unspoken emotions. With a deep sense of brotherhood, Shamshudeen uttered, "I will miss you, bro." Hamza gazed at the friend who had been his support since the loss of his parents and replied, "I will also miss you."

They sat down among the soldiers, but Hamza's mind was elsewhere. The weight of their impending separation pressed upon him, and a song emerged in his heart, a song that could express the depth of his emotions, "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa.

As Hamza strummed his guitar and sang these heartfelt lyrics, the room became charged with the emotional intensity of their impending goodbye. The atmosphere was saturated with nostalgia, shared memories, and a profound bond among friends and comrades.

"It's been a long day

Without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

We've come a long way

From where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again "

Hamza's voice quivered with unfiltered emotion, his eyes glistening with the weight of the moment. The soldiers and Shamshudeen listened in profound silence, each verse tugging at their heartstrings.

" Damn, who knew?

All the planes we flew, good things we been through

That I'd be standin' right here talkin' to you

'Bout another path, I know we loved to hit the road and laugh

But somethin' told me that it wouldn't last

Had to switch up, look at things different, see the bigger picture

Those were the days, hard work forever pays

Now I see you in a better place (See you in a better place)

Uh"

As he sang these lines, Hamza's thoughts turned to Shamshudeen, and he hoped that when he left, he would not be forgotten. He yearned for the next time they would meet, envisioning a brighter future.

"How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?

Everything I went through, you were standin' there by my side

And now you gon' be with me for the last ride"

Tears welled up in their eyes as they reminisced about the good times, the laughter, and the unbreakable bond they shared. Hamza's voice carried the weight of their shared experiences, his guitar providing a soulful backdrop to their collective emotions.

"It's been a long day

Without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

We've come a long way

From where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again"

Hamza's mind was flooded with emotions as he strummed his guitar, pouring every ounce of his feelings into the song. He was leaving, but he couldn't wait for the day they would reunite, hoping that Shamshudeen would have found a better life.

" Oh, oh

Ooh (Yeah)

These lines felt like a tribute to Shamshudeen, acknowledging their journey from strangers to friends, and now, brothers. Hamza couldn't believe he would soon be leaving behind someone who had become an integral part of his life.

" First, you both go out your way and the vibe is feelin' strong

And what's small turned into a friendship, a friendship turned into a bond

And that bond will never be broken, the love will never get lost

(The love will never get lost)

And when brotherhood comes first, then the line will never be crossed

Established it on our own when that line had to be drawn

And that line is what we reached, so remember me when I'm gone

(Remember me when I'm gone)"

Hamza's voice lingered with a profound sense of brotherhood, each note resonating with the memories they had created. The guitar melodies intertwined with his vocals, creating a poignant farewell song.

"How can we not talk about family when family is all that we have?

Everything I went through, you were standin' there by my side

And now you gon' be with me for the last ride"

As Hamza played on, he couldn't help but reflect on the journey he was about to embark on, leaving behind his dear friend Shamshudeen and the life they had known together.

" So let the light guide

Hold every memory as you go

And every road you take

Will always lead you home, home"

Hamza's voice lingered, carrying a mix of longing and optimism. The room was filled with the bittersweet essence of parting ways, yet the hope that they would eventually reunite.

" It's been a long day

Without you, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

We've come a long way

From where we began

Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again

When I see you again "

As the song concluded, Hamza's voice gradually faded away. The room was left with a profound sense of farewell, the unspoken words of brotherhood, and the promise of a future reunion.