Fanne's Dates and Groundnuts

The dates and groundnuts that Fanne distributes to the girls represents her investment in their general wellbeing, as well as symbolizing her own personal affections. When Fanne gives groundnuts to Zainab and not to Ya Ta, the reader understands that this is because Fanne is better friends with Zainab than Ya Ta. Moreover, Zainab's refusal to share her groundnuts with Ya Ta is a symbol of their broken trust and dissolving friendship.