Nigeria, giant of Africa and largest economy in Africa. Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa, bordering Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast in the south lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja is located.
Nigerians are peculiar in their actions most of which may be confusing to people of other countries but every typical Nigerian would understand another Nigerian.
Below are 10 actions only a typical Nigerian would do:
#1
A typical Nigerian would often use phrases like: Eh wo, Ehen, Chineke, Che, Ah-Ah, Yepa!
God forbid, by God’s Grace, Nawa o!Wetin sef! No worry, Go joor!
These are mostly expressions used to show surprise or amazement. Some are from Nigerian languages such as "Chineke!" which is Igbo for God. Chineke! is used you are surprised or startled. Chineke! there is a snake under your chair! And then you are expected to run.
#2
A typical Nigerian would cook jollof rice when during a celebration. There is no particular reason for this. Though other dishes may be prepared, but jollof rice must always be on the menu.
#3
A typical Nigerian has relatives who he may not be able to explain in simple terms how they are related. This is probably because communities are not very nucleated. Someone can take care of someone ease's kids if he has the capacity, financial or otherwise, to do so. A child born in a typical Nigerian community belongs to the community and not to the family alone.
#4
Nigerians can be extremely materialistic. A typical Nigerian will flaunt his wealth at any slight opportunity. One evidence of this is the fact that Nigeria is the second largest consumer of champagne in the world, after France whee it is produced. Nigerians also showcase the latest cars, ranging from Lamborghini to Maybach and other luxury cars. Nigeria also has one of the largest number of private jet ownership in the world. The irony of all this is that most Nigerians live on less than $1 a day.Below is a Ferrari Spider captured somewhere in Lagos, Nigeria
#5
Most Nigerians living in Nigeria have more than one mobile phone. Sometimes, this may not be to show off, but to ensure they can always receive calls especially when there has been power outage for a while. This brings us to another very important characteristic of typical Nigerians
#6
Some typical nigerians will shout "Up NEPA!" when the power company restores electricity to his area. NEPA stands for National Electricity Power Authority. Due to epileptic power supply in some nnreas, whenever power is fimally restored, some people make this exclamation. In some places, this may even be the first words some babies learn. Don't quote me on this.
#7
A typical Nigerian is very loud and boisterous in public. They can be very noise and energetic so it is very easy to identify them in international airports. I don't know the reason for this. And when a Nigerian meets another familiar Nigerian, The noise increases to higher decibels.
#8
A typical Nigerian will identify with someone who he not familiar with with names like Boss, chairman, Oga, Sister, Brother. A Nigerian who wants to ask for directions from a lady will ask,"Sister, please can you direct me to Access bank?" even if he has never met her before, not to talk of being related to her.
#9
A typical Nigerian will add "O" to his words. They usually do this to add emphasis to the sentence such as in "leave him o", "O boy!", "Na waa o".
#10
A typical Nigerian will have special outfits for going to church on Sundays or Mosque on Fridays. Nigerians are highly religious, but sadly not Godly. In fact, some turn church service to fashion galleries where latest attires are displayed.
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