Puff x Power Girls

A collection of short stories featuring various scenes and characters from the story Puff and Power Girls by the author known as Ripple.

Puff and Power girls is a historical fiction centred around the woman who was alleged to have poisoned General Sani Abacha.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
Puff & Power Girls is an episodic historical fiction series created by Ripple, exploring political intrigue, power, and womanhood through character-driven storytelling set in late-1990s Nigeria.

CONCEPT & INTENT
The series reimagines the socio-political climate surrounding the alleged poisoning of General Sani Abacha, using fiction to examine themes of power, gender dynamics, secrecy, and survival within elite political and social circles.

Through layered scenes and intimate perspectives, the work seeks to humanise history while inviting readers to question official narratives and consider the hidden roles women occupy within structures of power.

MY ROLE
I conceived and authored the series, developing the narrative universe, characters, and episodic structure. This includes crafting atmospheric scenes, dialogue, and character viewpoints that immerse readers in both the political tension and social environments of the era.

PROCESS & APPROACH
The writing blends historical context with fictional storytelling, combining sensory scene-setting, dialogue-driven pacing, and interior narration to build tension and emotional depth. Each episode focuses on a distinct character perspective, contributing to a larger unfolding narrative.

FORMAT & DEVELOPMENT
The project is structured as an ongoing episodic collection, with six episodes released to date, each presenting interconnected scenes and characters that expand the story world.

THEMES EXPLORED
Power & influence • gender & agency • political myth vs memory • social performance • secrecy & survival

OUTCOME & AUDIENCE
The series contributes to Ripple’s wider body of literary and digital storytelling work, engaging readers interested in historical fiction, political narratives, and character-led storytelling rooted in African contexts.

SKILLS DEMONSTRATED
Long-form storytelling • historical fiction writing • world-building • dialogue & character development • cultural research • episodic narrative design