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Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by biolabee(m): 1:05pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Theres this myth about Nigerians really being the happiest set of people in the world According to a reseach published by a Dutch man, we are ranked 82nd in the world , behind ZA, Egypt and Djibouti in Africa and ahead of Algeria, Chad and Morocco ranked 78th - 80th and 92nd, 93rd and 96th respectively The happiest nations ranked in order of "satisfaction with life", according to the World Database of Happiness: 1.Costa Rica 2.Denmark 3.Iceland 4.Switzerland 5.Norway 6.Finland 7.Mexico 8.Sweden 9.Canada 10.Panama Nigeria's data http://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/hap_nat/nat_fp.php?cntry=34&name=Nigeria&mode=3&subjects=31&publics=4 |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by AjanleKoko: 1:13pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
That's the irony of 'research'. One Survey in 2003 said we are the happiest people. Now they are saying we are the 20th saddest. Worreva jare. 2 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by biolabee(m): 1:25pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
AjanleKoko: That's the irony of 'research'. LOL... At researchers.. However the earlier research looked at about 65 countries and was uptill date till 2003; while this new one looks at coverage at 1 april 2012 across 159 countries •4335 distributions in 159 nations between 1945-2011. |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by AjanleKoko: 1:33pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
^^ Hmm. So should we automatically become depressed . Because me I am happy oh 7 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by biolabee(m): 1:46pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
AjanleKoko: ^^ May your joy be full.. me sef i claim am... happy new month... 3 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 6:58pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
FACT! I'm a very happy person. *catwalks away, shaking ass* 4 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by ebucha: 6:58pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Fact |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by lafuria1(m): 6:58pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
mexico in 7th? even the way we complain on social media about the government is enough to rank us the saddest nation in the world. 7 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by oyinglory(f): 7:00pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Fact...HNM,sweet Nairalanders 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:01pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
80% percent of Nigerians re not happy, 60% wished they weren't Nigerians. 12 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:01pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
AjanleKoko: ^^Why are u happy?gimme one reason u should be happy wit d current uphills,unrest,poverty and al dat in Nigeria.May be u've been paid off. 4 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by DICKtator: 7:03pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
I AM H-A-P-P-Y I AM H-A-P-P-Y I KNOW I AM AND I'M SURE I AM I AM H-A-P-P-Y [size=78pt]HAPPY[/size] 10 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:04pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Ofcourse yes The political class are always happy and guess what, they are Nigerians 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:05pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Suffering and Smiling is a Nigerian thing. 5 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:05pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
mikelreal: 80% percent of Nigerians re not happy, 60% wished they weren't Nigerians. And you got this from sabisabi.com abi? 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Orikinla(m): 7:07pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
No. They prefer to live in perpetual denial. |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by pheesayor(m): 7:09pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
With suffering and smiling, we are truly happy |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:09pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
I thought the Scandinavian countries had the highest rate of suicide. 3 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by ZEALMAN(m): 7:09pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Amaaskia: Lol!! |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by AbuMikey(m): 7:10pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Am a very Happy dude!!!! Nigerians are also happy people tho!! |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Acidosis(m): 7:11pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Yes we are happy people.. I don't think I have the time to break it down for all to understand.. Our happiness comes from the fact that we are 'religious'.. 2 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by sulaimon99(m): 7:12pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
#true fact ,we dont know maybe we are happy or not .....but we are grateful 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Ucheemmanuelll: 7:14pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Nigeria are happy peoples(PDJ)Because of this facts the problem with some ugly nigerians is that they expect 2much 4rom the camera A man is the bread winner but women should atleast win Akara...coz man shall not leave by bread alone money cannot buy happiness,this statement should end with....JUST KIDDING according to a nigeria we are in a small word does'nt mean u can trek from nigeria to china Nollywood will not kill me o,how can an actor die wearing ankara wakes up wearing jeans...abi boutique dey heaven Never give up on ur dreams so keep sleeping Teacher.....what will u get if u simplify 2*59x+100z-10x nigeria students....i will get it wrong loving someone who doesn't love u is like waiting for a ship at the airport when you see someone dancing azonto to 2face africa queen,that person must be high on some weed(mary joan ann) NigerianMENTALITY...U MUST BUY BREAD when travelling many are call but on few have credit to call back.. A MAN IN NOLLYWOOD JUST SHOT HIMSELF 3TIMES ON The head. 29 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Acidosis(m): 7:14pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Idi Amin: Ofcourse yes Money is not the instrument for measuring TRUE Happiness.. |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:15pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
But how do you rate happiness ? Lol Some of the poorest people on Earth are happier than some of the richest on earth..... |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
I just finished nagging him. And guess wat.?? I AM HAPPY. 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Olamyyde(m): 7:18pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
@op, if u live in nigeria, u should know the answer to ur question. 1) poor power supply 2) increased noise pollution caused by churches 3) Difficult in gaining admission for d average student 4) increased terrorist attack by boko haram 5) increased corruption nigerians are definitely not happy 6 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by freecocoa(f): 7:18pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
All these mumu researchers and their yeye research sef. 1 Like |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by kokoye(m): 7:18pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Well, I know this for sure.. Nigerians are very hopeful people ..'God dey'. We dont want to die o. But when an elderly family member dies, we borrow money to throw the biggest parties and soak in all the hype - we'll deal with the loans later. well..maybe except Mutallab and some of his 'boys'. 2 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by AjanleKoko: 7:20pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Let's see if this can escape Mr Pyguru The Enchanted Shirt 10 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Acidosis(m): 7:20pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
adaobi123: But how do you rate happiness ? Lol Some of the poorest people on Earth are happier than some of the richest on earth..... True.. Sometimes back, my friends and I soak ga.rri in a big cup.. We drank, drank, smiling, playing & gisting.. You need to see the happiness all over Meanwhile, there are sometimes I eat good food with a sad face.. 6 Likes |
Re: Are Nigerians Actually Happy People - Myth Or Fact by Nobody: 7:20pm On Jul 01, 2013 |
Amaaskia:thats a good website by the way, and No I got it from my oga at d top..#fact 1 Like |
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