Rainy season in Nigeria is not here to play. One minute you’re chilling, minding your business, and the next thing, the clouds gather like they want to settle generational beef. Before you can say “God abeg,” you’re drenched, cold, and questioning all your life decisions. But don’t worry, we’ve got you. Here’s how to survive this chaotic season without letting rain disgrace you publicly.
Always Move with an Umbrella – No Negotiation
This is not the time to be forming strong. If you’re still stepping out without an umbrella in this Nigeria, you’re playing yourself. Rain doesn’t give warning. One moment you’re vibing to music, next thing, you’re soaked like sponge. Get a portable umbrella and keep it in your bag like your life depends on it because it actually does. That “let me quickly buy bread” can turn into a full-blown baptism.
Nylon is Still a National Treasure – Use It With Pride
Before you laugh at someone wrapping their phone in nylon, remember that same nylon might be the only reason their iPhone is still alive. Rainy season is not the time to be forming luxury. If you can’t get a waterproof pouch, double that black nylon from Mama Nkechi’s shop and protect your gadgets. There’s no pride in carrying a soaked phone to Carlcare.
Dress According to Forecast – Not Instagram Trends
Yes, we know you want to slay. But ask yourself, do you want to slay or slip and fall in a flooded street? Avoid white outfits. Avoid dragging your Ankara gown through muddy roads. Choose dark-colored clothes and comfortable shoes. If the road near your house is known to flood, ditch the sneakers and go for rubber slippers or boots. Fashion is nice, but common sense is nicer.
Hot Food Will Save Your Soul
This is not the season for iced Coke and cold jollof rice. If your food doesn’t warm you from the inside out, you’re doing it wrong. Think steaming pepper soup, spicy noodles, yam porridge, hot tea, anything that can chase the cold out of your system and bring comfort to your rainy soul. Cold food during this period is just asking for problems.
Ginger is Not Just for Decoration – Use It Properly
That ginger in your kitchen? Use it. Chop it, boil it, squeeze it into zobo, or turn it into tea. Add honey and garlic if you’re feeling bold. It’s not just about taste, it’ll help your immune system fight all the unnecessary catarrh and sore throat that love to show face this season. Don’t wait until you start coughing like a faulty Keke before you take action.
Flooded Streets Are Not Your Playground
Listen. That small puddle you see on the road? It might be covering the pit of hell. Don’t let Lagos deceive you. Avoid flooded shortcuts, don’t try to cross moving water, and for the love of dry clothes, stop thinking “it’s not that deep.” It probably is. Don’t let rain carry you and your wig to an unknown location.
Charge Every Device Like NEPA is Your Ex
The combination of rain and PHCN is a guaranteed recipe for power failure. Before the thunder claps and light disappears, make sure your phone, power bank, rechargeable fan, and even Bluetooth speaker are fully charged. Because once the rain starts, you’re on your own. And please, don’t say “I’ll charge it later”, that later may never come.
Wash Clothes Strategically – Or Prepare for Damp Wahala
Washing clothes during rainy season is like playing a game of luck. If you get it wrong, your whole wardrobe will start smelling like wet dog. Check the weather forecast, use a fan, dry indoors if you must, but whatever you do, don’t leave your clothes out overnight hoping for a miracle. You’ll wake up to rain-soaked regret.
Don’t Let Mosquitoes and Malaria Humble You
With all the stagnant water around, mosquitoes will be flying like they’re on a mission. Don’t give them free access. Sleep under a mosquito net, use insect repellents, close your windows on time, and drink water. Malaria can sneak up fast during rainy season and before you know it, you’re shivering under your duvet like someone in a Nollywood hospital scene.
If You Don’t Have to Go Out, Stay Home
Sometimes, the best way to deal with rainy season is to respect yourself and stay indoors. If it’s not work, an emergency, or free food, stay in bed. Read a book, watch your favorite shows, sleep, do anything but roam the streets when the sky is angry. No need to be forming “outside boy/girl” in ankle-level floodwater. The streets will understand.
Rainy season is not all doom and gloom, there’s something cozy about it. But you have to be prepared. Be smart. Protect your things. Dress wisely. Eat warm food. Take care of your health. And most importantly, don’t let rain disgrace you in public. Because in this Nigeria, once rain finishes with you, social media will do the rest.
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