Tunmise Olasokan
As a Nigerian, there are some rules that you have to abide by, but the crazy thing is, NO ONE WILL TELL YOU! So before life tells you through experiences, I’m here to help you out…..
1. Don’t talk about NEPA or else they’ll take the light.
Especially if they’ve brought the light for a long time and it’s unusual, just shut up and enjoy it. ?
2. If someone whistles at you when you’re walking on the road, DON’T LOOK BACK!
Unless you’re ready for your phones and wallet to have a new owner. ??♂️
3. Always close your curtains at night because your neighbors are watching.
Your parents probably told you this too and it didn’t make sense because “don’t they have lives of their own” right? But you still did it any ways.
4. If a child is crying, don’t look at their face unless they won’t stop.
As cruel as it sounds, it actually works. Nigerian children will shut up when they see that nobody send their tears. Even adults dey cry about the country. ?
5. If you throw something into someone else’s house, they now have full authority over that thing.
Especially if it’s your football as a guy, just get ready for serious begging or start saving for another ball.
6. If you visit someone with children, never leave without showing love to them (Giving them money).
You don’t want to be that uncle that greets them without dropping anything, and trust me, they’ll remember. I remember mine ?
7. If you’re lost, only ask for directions from elderly people.
In a country where almost everyone is looking for ways to take advantage of each other, it doesn’t make sense to just announce to a potential predator that you’re vulnerable. But elders on the other hand, are less likely to take advantage of your situation.
8. Always greet the old people in the area, whether you know them or not.
You know that adage about adults seeing what younger ones can’t? Yeah, they’ll speak for you in cases where you can’t defend yourself.
