🚨 Spoiler alert: If a Nigerian tells you, “I’m coming,” don’t wait. Just assume it’s like NEPA saying “We will bring light soon.” 😭😂 Just leave. You’ll grow old waiting. 😭😂

Step 1: Understanding the Madness

For non-Nigerians (or those who haven’t been deceived yet), “I’m coming” doesn’t mean “I’ll be there soon.” It means:

“I acknowledge your presence, but I have no plans to move.”
“I heard you, but I’m still doing what I want.”
“You’re disturbing me, so I’ll say this to keep you quiet.”

Meanwhile, the person saying “I’m coming” is usually sitting comfortably, with zero intention of getting up. 🤡

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Step 2: The Many Versions of ‘I’m Coming’

1️⃣ The Parent Edition 👨🏽‍🦳: When your dad says “I’m coming” after you ask for your school fees? Forget it, bro. Start applying for scholarships.

2️⃣ The Nigerian Restaurant Edition 🍛: You order food, and the waiter says “I’m coming.” 30 minutes later, you’re still drinking water.

3️⃣ The Guest Who Never Leaves 🏠: They stand up, hold their car keys, wear their shoes, and say “I’m coming.” But they’re still there 2 hours later.

4️⃣ The Relationship Edition 💔: When your partner texts “I’m coming” but hasn’t even left the house yet. 🚩🚩🚩

5️⃣ The Workplace Edition 📊: Your boss emails, “Meeting starts in 5 minutes,” and you reply, “I’m coming.” Meanwhile, you haven’t even left your desk.

6️⃣ The University Lecturer Edition 📚: Class is meant to start at 9 AM. The lecturer texts “I’m coming” at 10:30. Nobody is surprised.


Step 3: Scientific Theories Behind ‘I’m Coming’

🔬 Theory 1 – Delayed Time Perception: According to a prestigious (and completely made-up) study by Professor Chukwudi Timebender of the University of Lagos Department of Time Bending, Nigerians experience time differently. What feels like 5 minutes to them is actually 2 hours in real life.: According to a prestigious (and completely made-up) study by the University of Lagos Department of Time Bending, Nigerians experience time differently. What feels like 5 minutes to them is actually 2 hours in real life.

Theory 2 – Emotional Buffering: Saying “I’m coming” helps avoid fights. Instead of “I’m not coming,” they lie with confidence.

🧠 Theory 3 – Ancient Cultural Code: Our ancestors passed this down as a survival tactic. No one knows why. It just IS.


Final Verdict: Can ‘I’m Coming’ Be Stopped?

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Short answer? No.

Long answer? NOOOOOOOOOO.

This is part of the Nigerian DNA. If you ask someone to stop saying “I’m coming” when they don’t mean it, they’ll probably reply with “I’m coming.”


Drop your ‘I’m coming’ stories in the comments. Best one gets featured in our next article! 🚀😂


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