Ah, Nigerians and our special way of naming things.
Once we christen something, that name is here to stay, no argument! But abeg, who first tell us say soda na mineral?
Who cooked up this legendary name that has refused to fade, no matter how many generations pass?
Well, the story goes back to the early days of carbonated drinks in Nigeria.
Back then, these fizzy wonders were marketed as mineral waters, complete with fancy claims of containing calcium, magnesium, and other health-boosting elements.
Nigerians, being the kings and queens of simplification, decided that if it was called mineral water, then the bubbly magic inside must be mineral. And just like that, the name stuck!
Fast forward decades later, even when the whole concept of minerals in soft drinks vanished into thin air, we held onto the term like a priceless treasure. To a typical Nigerian, mineral means Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, and Sprite. Just give them a cold bottle; they’re good!
And of course, because we love adding extra seasoning to our lingo, some people have now upgraded the name to “Mineras,” because why not? Nigerians will always do the most when it comes to language creativity. Who runs this naming game? We do! 😆
Naija no dey carry last!
What other classic names do you think only Nigerians can invent?
