The students, during their excursion through places like Mushin, Ajegunle and Ijora, derided the area but Mr Bepo cautioned against that saying that being born in such areas does not determine one's success in life. He mentions successful people who once lived in slums but are now successful and live in places like Banana Island because they made use of their talents, money and opportunities. He mentioned people like Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen who grew up "in the low ends of Lagos." This can be found on page 46 of the novel.