If you’ve ever walked into a Nigerian barbershop with a clear vision of your haircut—maybe a fresh fade, a clean shape-up, or a simple low-cut—only to leave looking like a…
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Life’s Little Mysteries
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Delve into quirky and curious mysteries of everyday life. Find answers to fun and bizarre questions you didn’t even know you had!
Nigerians, we need to talk. You’re chilling in your room, minding your business, when you glance at the baby next to you… and they’re STARING. At absolutely nothing. No TV,…
You’re minding your business, drinking a chilled bottle of “mineral,” when suddenly—boom—a strange feeling washes over you. You’ve seen this moment before. This exact scene. This exact sip. But how?…
Ever been at a Nigerian party, asked for a Coke, and heard, “Which mineral do you want?” If your confusion didn’t send you into an existential crisis, congratulations—you’ve been successfully…
Let’s be real—every Nigerian knows at least one person who bathes like it’s a side hustle they didn’t sign up for. Maybe it’s that cousin who claims, “I didn’t sweat…
If you’ve ever had a conversation with a Nigerian, you’ve probably heard the magic letter—‘O.’ It sneaks into every sentence, like that one extra in Nollywood movies who refuses to…
It’s 2 a.m. You’re minding your business, vibing to your favorite playlist, when suddenly—boom! Your brain hits you with a flashback: Remember when you called your teacher “Mummy” in front…
If you’ve ever spent a night slapping your arms in Lagos, muttering, “Why me?” while mosquitoes throw a party on your skin, you’re not alone. Lagosians have long suspected they’re…
Let’s get one thing straight: cold jollof rice is not “leftovers.” It’s a full-blown culinary experience, and Nigerians know this like we know NEPA will disappoint us. There’s something magical…
Some things just belong together: bread and akara, Wizkid and chart-topping hits, and, of course, malt and milk. For Nigerians, this drink combo isn’t just a choice; it’s a lifestyle—a…