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vikiviko (m)
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For obvious reasons, many of us had a naija hoodie background, and a large percentage are living in diferent countries now. Although some claim Naija based on the fact theor parents are from there but they them selves have never been there for longer than a few months or so at a stretch.Personally if you were never flogged in school or terrorized by "seniors" , you don't count,lol.
But truly what is the best thing about growing up in Naija. What are those little things that bring a smile to your face whenever u remember them. What are those things that can only happen in Najia.Those little idiosyncharcies that seperate Nigerians from all other Africans.Those expression that if u heard on the streets of London ,New York or Milan, you'd instantly know it's a Nigerian talking.
For me the expression "see me see trobule oh" or the Nigerian way of remixing songs eg "kimon, it cosign you, see your face like gorilla, always bring a smile to my face.
So let it out people, let's remember those cool things about GROWING UP NAIJA.
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VOR (m)
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I love the respect that Nigerian youngsters IN GENERAL have for people older than them. I am trying to ensure this is passed on to my kids here. One of the funniest phrases I heard was from an ex girlfiend who was very upfront and wasn't shy in providing me with condoms, she would always preface it with: in case of incasity[i][/i].  Always brings a smile to my face when I remember her. |
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Vicjustice (m)
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Some considerable benefits of growing up in Nigeria is the fact that Home Is Home: you share the system of the country, and this makes you hard in one way or the other, hence you're able to persevere in many challenging condition you find yourself, and these developments automatically make you resistant to depression.
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omega25red (m)
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I love the respect that Nigerian youngsters IN GENERAL have for people older than them. I am trying to ensure this is passed on to my kids here. One of the funniest phrases I heard was from an ex girlfiend who was very upfront and wasn't shy in providing me with condoms, she would always preface it with: in case of incasity[i][/i]. Always brings a smile to my face when I remember her. so true but there is nothing like christmas in Nigeria for me i miss that so much |
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babycool (f)
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Eating hot eba and delicious Ogbono soup prepared with dry fish yummmy!!!  |
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lucabrasi (m)
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the best thing about growing up in nigeria is not being responsible for your upkeep,having someone to cook for you,wash your clothes,having a driver and you don't know what the word rent or mortgage means,
arcade games,every sunday jollof rice and meat or chicken or poundo,miss christmas and the whole party,fire works party to ushe in the new yer at a friends place
birthdays,naija shawarma,our driver's stories(the man's mouth is extra,extra sweet, miss u baba kazeem lol)
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his_grace (m)
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I love the fact that I can fok anyone at anytime.
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4 Him (m)
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Knowing everyone on your street.
The nightly N20 suya
watching NTA 2 Channel 5 childrens belt at 4pm usually prefaced by the famous rainbow colored lines on the screen.
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Uche2nna (m)
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Just being around the block.
Knowing You can drop in your friend's house without sending an email or waiting to be invited.
Being free to make a whole lot of noise with your friends in the street .
Evening soccer games. Those were heavenly!!!!!!!
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4 Him (m)
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Never having to worry about monthly bills!!!  Everything is pay as you go.
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Cadet (f)
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Seeing my grandma anytime I want  Sitting on her lap and cuddling with her, running to her after I've caused trouble. .hehehe 
Rough playing with my cousins
Running naked in the rain
Climbing trees
Walking to school with friends and talking
The beatings when tardy to school 
Me and my cousins running from teachers when it's our time to sweep the compound. . hahahha, this part, I can never forget.
Visiting the Village anytime, esp. during easter and Christmas, going to the farm with Mmama (grandma) to get fruits and cocoa.
Climbing trees, esp. mango trees Stealing mango trees from neighbors yard ( I admit, I was horrible, but I was a kid na )
Waking up early to clean the house, sweep around the house and fetching water
Being with my cousins. . I miss you guys What do you know, now we're all grown and apart, soon and very soon
When visiting the village, going to the market with Mmama
I esp. miss CAC, has one of the best preachers, spirit moving. Me and my cousings waking each other up to stay awake while my aunty scowls at us
NIGHT VIGILS ( long night vigils, how can I forget that?), also the travels for night vigils.
So many best things its just too much to mention.
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vicade (m)
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Playing mummy and daddy.
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Cadet (f)
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Never having to worry about monthly bills!!! Everything is pay as you go. Hehehe, what are you complaining about? You've hardly started Playing mummy and daddy.
Oh yea, LOL!! and using mud clay to create any sculpture, est. pot and spoon |
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sheniqua
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I love the fact that I can fok anyone at anytime.
did they swear for you with @#$% you need deliverance I'm sure you know the red light districts in London |
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chisimdi (f)
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did they swear for you with @#$% you need deliverance I'm sure you know the red light districts in London @his grace,u need 2 b castracted other wise your generation might end up being a waste. |
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sheniqua
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all his posts are about fornication and lots of it too |
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Cadet (f)
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all his posts are about fornication and lots of it too You're seriously minding him? But his post are funny at times. They're so stupid its funny |
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Spermdrops
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My sweet childhood. Lots of fun.
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Dis Guy
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i like the way people say stuff like Bolanle abi what do you call yourself chukwuemeka or what did you call yourself babayaro or what is that your name even though they know your name well well!! even on nairaland when you can see the person's username |
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Ezinwannem
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going to relatives place all over Naija on long vacation and villa in dec. where all ma cuzzins meet and we have a wonderful xmas,
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Tahila (f)
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i like the way people say stuff like Bolanle abi what do you call yourself chukwuemeka or what did you call yourself babayaro or what is that your name even though they know your name well well!! even on nairaland when you can see the person's username Lool THat Is soo Tru!! |
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vikiviko (m)
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I really can't remember the song that well, Perhaps some of you ladies can help me out. It was one those games y'all played during lunch time in primary school.
"I beat Mary she no cry, i kill Mary she no die , which kind Mary be this oh, Amina, amina don come , a lazy girl , a foolish girl, waka joko waka joko supe pepper ogooni piom."
Not sure sure i got it right.
Everywhere you go,(x2)
Sisi Eko
Baba Ibadan
Most peeps that were in the 80's should remember this next one, its a testament to the nigerian ability to remix
Drop that pant, you may loooose your life
Wili Wili don die,na who kill am, na nchle kill am , clap for Nchele
Our father two times eleven,hallowed be thy name
Your papa and mama they hate each other
as they sit at the dining table
papa said to mama, this food's DISGUSTING
mama carry apo stone am for head
aye ye ye yeeeeeh ,oh Remi oh,
just pack your load oh, and leave this house(x2)
this one is much later ,probably only those that were around in the time of Makaso may remember this
I buy kuli kuli they no give me change(x2)
kuli kuli palaver, kuli kli palaver
not sure if i got that one exactly right too
Anyone that knows the accurate songs, please feel free to correct me
MORE TO COME SOON, AS LONG AS I CAN DIG INTO THE TRENCHES OF CHILDHOOD MEMORY,LOL
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ty4real (m)
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For me really,it is about my native delicacy ooo IKOKORE, Watching tales by moonlight every sunday by 6:30pm on NTA Having power shortage in the night so that I wont be able to read and of course since it is night nobody will be willing to go and put on the gen set(What we do when we are younger when our folks say have you read today?) Naija ni ile men,I can never for get Nigeria  |
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PapaBrowne (m)
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I really can't remember the song that well, Perhaps some of you ladies can help me out. It was one those games y'all played during lunch time in primary school.
"I beat Mary she no cry, i kill Mary she no die , which kind Mary be this oh, Amina, amina don come , a lazy girl , a foolish girl, waka joko waka joko supe pepper ogooni piom."
Not sure sure i got it right.
You know, I remembered this song recently and I laughed! Who on earth formed that kind of creative jargon! Luvly song no doubt! Best thing about growing up in Naija- Christmas time!! All the killing of the goat,chicken and what have you,the food, the visitors, the christmas clothes, naaah,it was so kool! |
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babycool (f)
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I really can't remember the song that well, Perhaps some of you ladies can help me out. It was one those games y'all played during lunch time in primary school.
"I beat Mary she no cry, i kill Mary she no die , which kind Mary be this oh, Amina, amina don come , a lazy girl , a foolish girl, waka joko waka joko supe pepper ogooni piom."
Not sure sure i got it right.
Everywhere you go,(x2)
Sisi Eko
Baba Ibadan
Most peeps that were in the 80's should remember this next one, its a testament to the nigerian ability to remix
Drop that pant, you may loooose your life
Wili Wili don die,na who kill am, na nchle kill am , clap for Nchele
Our father two times eleven,hallowed be thy name
Your papa and mama they hate each other
as they sit at the dining table
papa said to mama, this food's DISGUSTING
mama carry apo stone am for head
aye ye ye yeeeeeh ,oh Remi oh,
just pack your load oh, and leave this house(x2)
this one is much later ,probably only those that were around in the time of Makaso may remember this
I buy kuli kuli they no give me change(x2)
kuli kuli palaver, kuli kli palaver
not sure if i got that one exactly right too
Anyone that knows the accurate songs, please feel free to correct me
MORE TO COME SOON, AS LONG AS I CAN DIG INTO THE TRENCHES OF CHILDHOOD MEMORY,LOL
My brother! You are taking me down the memory lane. I remeber how we used to play 10-10 and Suwe. I wonder if children of nowadays still do that. Can you remenber this song; Sandalilily sandalily Sandalilily sandalily Sandalilily sandalily, sandalily Sandaquestion Am an Ibo my my country Everybody know me well If you look at me up and down You will know that it's true Sandalilily Sandalily . . . . . . . , And its goes on with different tribes. The good old days! |
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sways102 (m)
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For me, i cannot point out at one thing being the best aout growing up in Naija. There are a lot of good things about gowing in this part of the world. I love the fact that. I loveespecially the chrismas and ileya festival. There's also the term everybody grew up with when Nepa or PHCN restores electric power, we all shout UP NEPA!!!
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sheniqua
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i like the way people say stuff like Bolanle abi what do you call yourselfchukwuemeka or what did you call yourselfbabayaro or what is that your nameeven though they know your name well well!! even on nairaland when you can see the person's username LOL another way they say it is: sheniqua or what do they call you |
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WebMonk (m)
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So many. For one though, you can disicpline your child without the danger of getting sued, or the Social Security Service being notified.
Plus, if there's no light, at least your store is still relatively safe! (imagine that in the west!)
And university life! Oh yes o!
PS: I actually played 10-10 and ete-ete! Good lord! What am i remebering? Long live Naija!
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Xiomarra
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Life in the village. So peaceful. |
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ernal (m)
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Voltron the defender of the Universe.
Welli Welli
Danger Mouse
Super Ted
Gosh love the cartoons way back then and the ibter-street soccers before the whole English League Saga.
Loving Nigeria Hood
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ty4real (m)
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Voltron the defender of the Universe.
Welli Welli
Danger Mouse
Super Ted
Gosh love the cartoons way back then and the ibter-street soccers before the whole English League Saga.
Loving Nigeria Hood
Na tru talk,I enjoyed this two specially! I remember Village headmaster and Behind the cloud!Wonder where those soaps are now ? |
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