Human beings love showing off. They show of their new accessories, luxuries they have acquired. This is the age of social media. They don’t need to carry it around, they only need to upload the photos of what they’ve got on social media.

But I have never seen citizens of any country show off what they’ve got on social media more than Nigerians. They show off almost everything they do, what they buy, how they buy, their next move and actions. Some practically live their lives on social media. But trust me, most of the things they show off are fakes. They live fake lives.

Here are five reasons why Nigerians show off so much on social media. Please note, this is my opinion.

To intimidate and oppress other people: Many of us Nigerians like to prove that we are better than other people. We show off on social media most times, using what we’ve got to intimidate other people, so they will feel oppressed. We Nigerians love been exulted more than other people.

For Acceptance: Some of us feel that in order for us to be accepted by the society or people, we need to prove our achievements, show that we are progression. So when they see that we are making it, they would accept and focus their attention on us.

Look let me tell you, you owe no man any explanation. You don’t need to prove yourself by showing off.

Pressure: I don’t need to blame people in this category as much. Your mates are doing well updating on the new houses, cars and accessories they’ve got. But you, you are yet to find your feet. You will be on pressure to achieve so you can also show of your achievements. So when you have any little achievements, you show it off. Till you get the bigger ones, na so you go dey show off.

To encourage other people: I love this reason so much. They genuinely tell their testimonies to encourage other people, motivate them to work hard. When we see other people who have done it, we are encouraged to do better.

Enemies/Haters: So of us have created their own enemies in their heads by themselves. I read some posts where some people will show off their new acquisition, they keep on mentioning “haters” all around. My dear, if you are really concentrating on your business, you won’t have time for haters. You don’t need to show off to give them highpertention.

https://www.hovabuzz.com/frontline/1373-five-5-reasons-why-nigerians-likes-showing-off-so-much-on-social-media

The first point is the most annoying

Only the 4th point makes sense, others are immature but most of us do it anyways

Showing off is caused by insecurity and low self esteem.
I don't know if you have seen a billionaire like dangote or bill gates showing off on social media or on the street.

nzeobi:
Showing off is caused by insecurity and low self esteem.
I don't know if you seen a billionaire showing off on social media or on the street.

Davido does...
He sang about 30 billion in his account...

k

All I see is

Lazy cone head Afonjas everywhere!

some1 just come to mind

they say "fake it till you make it"

#Fact

Most of the Nigerians showing of don't have class that's why. People with class don't show off.

onismate:
Human beings love showing off. They show of their new accessories, luxuries they have acquired. This is the age of social media. They don’t need to carry it around, they only need to upload the photos of what they’ve got on social media.

But I have never seen citizens of any country show off what they’ve got on social media more than Nigerians. They show off almost everything they do, what they buy, how they buy, their next move and actions. Some practically live their lives on social media. But trust me, most of the things they show off are fakes. They live fake lives.

Here are five reasons why Nigerians show off so much on social media. Please note, this is my opinion.

To intimidate and oppress other people: Many of us Nigerians like to prove that we are better than other people. We show off on social media most times, using what we’ve got to intimidate other people, so they will feel oppressed. We Nigerians love been exulted more than other people.

For Acceptance: Some of us feel that in order for us to be accepted by the society or people, we need to prove our achievements, show that we are progression. So when they see that we are making it, they would accept and focus their attention on us.

Look let me tell you, you owe no man any explanation. You don’t need to prove yourself by showing off.

Pressure: I don’t need to blame people in this category as much. Your mates are doing well updating on the new houses, cars and accessories they’ve got. But you, you are yet to find your feet. You will be on pressure to achieve so you can also show of your achievements. So when you have any little achievements, you show it off. Till you get the bigger ones, na so you go dey show off.

To encourage other people: I love this reason so much. They genuinely tell their testimonies to encourage other people, motivate them to work hard. When we see other people who have done it, we are encouraged to do better.

Enemies/Haters: So of us have created their own enemies in their heads by themselves. I read some posts where some people will show off their new acquisition, they keep on mentioning “haters” all around. My dear, if you are really concentrating on your business, you won’t have time for haters. You don’t need to show off to give them highpertention.

https://www.hovabuzz.com/frontline/1373-five-5-reasons-why-nigerians-likes-showing-off-so-much-on-social-media

Like seriously....you gat dem all....and most people DAT shows off have one thing or the other they are going through....they are just showing off perfect life to make people think they are fine ,....of which they are going through a lots

I show off because of this


See below..

Data sales.
See my sign

No wao

ExAngel007:
some1 just come to mind

Airforce.........

especially no 1 & 2

I'm immune to all that.

The last pics I uploaded on FB was on Dec 31st 2015. I don't have twitter and Instagram.

The way Nigerians use social media to show off (especially fake lifestyles) can turn a man into a robber.

bodejohn:

Davido does... He sang about 30 billion in his account...

and you believe he has 30 billion in his account?

Show off that is what I dislike most. Even to post pics on social media is a problem for me. I get tired of comments. It is good to live a secretive life don't let people to know yiur moves.

Just like my friend

Mtchw

They showoff becos they don't have.
The Real billionaires have no time to showoff.
Even Jay-Z the real money on music don't showoff cos he is too rich to showoff

Those people showing off er not dat mature anyway... u can't see zuckerberg or dangote like that

Nice piece of writing but too generalist

Valid points.

In addition: You wanna excel or sell records as a 9ja musician

Na too start yab imaginary haters!
(Who geh time?)