I Said ‘Yes’ to Everything for a Week, and It Was the Most Chaotic Decision of My Life

When we heard someone willingly said ‘yes’ to EVERYTHING for a week—every favor, every dare, every questionable opportunity—we knew we had to hear this story. Nigerians love to mind their business, but this one decided to throw caution to the wind, and the result? Pure chaos.

From dragging a prehistoric generator through Lagos traffic to serving premium cringe at karaoke night, this is a week of madness you won’t believe. Buckle up, because this interview will leave you in stitches—and maybe grateful you’re not this person.

Crackko Interviewer: So, let’s start with the big question: What possessed you to say yes to everything for a week?

Basirat: Ah, boredom and audacity—two dangerous combos. I’d been scrolling endlessly through TikTok, where people made their lives look like Netflix specials. You know, climbing mountains, trying weird challenges, living their “soft life.” So, I thought, “Why not me?”

Biggest mistake of my life. If chaos had a brand ambassador, it would be me that week.

Crackko Interviewer: How did the first day go?

Day 1? It was a trap. My cousin called and said, “Come help me with something small.” My fellow Nigerians, if you hear the words small and help in one sentence, just run. I got there, and this man handed me a gen that looked like it was built during colonial times.

Imagine me, dragging this relic through Lagos traffic, dodging okadas and side-eyes, while danfo drivers yelled, “Aunty, na wa for you o!” By the time I reached his house, I’d unlocked a new level of back pain. And the man had the audacity to say, “You try sha.”

Crackko Interviewer: When did it start to spiral out of control?

Tuesday. My neighbor invited me to a dinner party. I said yes because, you know, free food. But free food isn’t free—it comes with consequences. I ate one banga soup that must’ve been brewed in a chemistry lab. By 3 a.m., I was in my bathroom negotiating with God, promising to never eat at anyone’s house again.

The next morning, I had ojuju Calabar eyes. My boss asked why I looked like I fought with Amadioha. I just smiled and said, “All is well.”

Crackko Interviewer: What’s the most ridiculous thing you said yes to?

Where do I even start? Wednesday, a friend said, “Let’s do a fitness challenge.” Fitness? I can’t even run after my ex, and you want me to run 5km? But I said yes because, apparently, I like to suffer.

The instructor screamed “burpees,” and I thought, “Is that not the name of a children’s TV show?” By the time we finished, my knees were shaking like NEPA light in a thunderstorm.

Crackko Interviewer: Did anyone take advantage of your ‘yes’ streak?

Thursday was peak exploitation. My sapa friend saw an opening and dragged me to a shopping mall. She said, “Just come and help me pick outfits.” Next thing I knew, she was smiling at me with big-big teeth saying, “You’re such a generous person.”

Generous how? I ended up paying for a crop top I will never wear. My bank app sent me that “You are about to hit your spending limit” message, and I almost started crying in the store.

Crackko Interviewer: Tell us about the moment you almost quit.

Friday. Karaoke night. My cousin—the same generator guy, dragged me to a bar, promising it was “just for vibes.” They dared me to sing, and I thought, “How bad can it be?” Bad.

I got on stage and murdered Burna Boy’s Last Last so violently, the DJ stopped the music and said, “Abeg, let’s give this one a round of applause before she starts crying.” The crowd? Silent. My shame? Eternal.

Crackko Interviewer: How did the weekend wrap up?

Saturday brought the ultimate scam. Someone invited me to hear about their “exciting investment opportunity.” I thought, “Maybe it’s crypto or tech.” No. It was a pure MMM redux.

This man brought PowerPoint slides and said, “With just N500k, you’ll be a billionaire in two months.” Billionaire ke? I told him, “Bros, even my akara seller has better ROI than this.”

Crackko Interviewer: What’s your biggest takeaway from this experiment?

1. Saying yes to everything is the fastest route to premium tears.
2. Boundaries are underrated—use them.
3. Nigerian cousins are the greatest oppressors of our generation.

Crackko Interviewer: Any advice for readers who want to try this?

Don’t. But if you must, please prepare your life savings, patience, and panadol extra. Trust me, you’ll need all three.

Crackko Interviewer: Any last words?

Yes. Not every challenge is for you. Sometimes, minding your business is the ultimate life hack. If anyone tells you to try this, block them.

Over to you, readers!
What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever said yes to? Drop your stories in the comments and let’s laugh together.

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