nigga as much as u wanna visit all dz parts...try nd deviate d idea of kano at least for d moment

AlpineSnow:
As a Non-Nigerian African, I've always been fascinated by Nigeria (And no, not because of Nollywood, I'm not a fan of Nollywood). Here are the reasons why I want to visit Nigeria.

1. To Try Jollof Rice
I once read this book by Chinua Achebe where one of the characters really liked Jollof rice. And it sounded tasty. So I really want to visit nigeria and try it straight from the source.

2. To Visit Kano.
Back when I was in class seven (7th grade obviously) we learnt about Climates in different parts of Africa. Kano (Northern Nigeria) was one of the area whose climates we studied. We looked at some pictures from that area, and the mud roofed houses (adobe houses?) looked really nice. So I'd like to visit that place.

3. To Visit the University of Ibadan.
It's probably the most well known Nigerian University outside of Nigeria. And a lot of smart Nigerians e.g Soyinka went there. Plus when I was a kid, I used to read this African encyclopedia for teenagers, and most of the contributing authors were from there (the others were from the university of Nairobi).

4. To Try Bitter Leaf and Egusi.
I don't even know what this is, but it sounds delicious. Again I learnt about this while reading Achebe.

5. To Visit Enugu.
I read "The Nigerian Civil War" by John de st Jorre. And Enugu was the capital of Biafra at the beginning. So I'm just interested in visiting because I read so much about it.

6. To Visit the Confluence of The Niger and The Benue.
And to travel by boat for a short distance down The Niger. Hopefully I won't end up like Mungo Park.

7. Visit Port Harcourt.
I just like the name of the city. That's all.

8. Visit the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Why? Because some smart Nigerians e,g Chris Okigbo have ties to this university. (Side Note: Chris Okigbo's grandson and I attended the same university. And boy, could he sing! His group competed in one of those American singing shows and did very well)

...which Nigeria??...that place that they have Goat, life chickens and lions chasin people up and down?? ...wher Police drives Police car with no engine??... bro I juss came bak from that place and didn't even see ordinary trafick light...FOGGGERRRIT!!! (no oofeinse)

Hmmm. From what the op wrote, he wants to visit kano, kogi, enugu, nsukka, ibadan and port harcourt,

That's a lot of waka o!

As for the jollof rice, bitter leaf and egusi soup, shouldnt be an issue. I'm sure there are nigerian kitchens and stuff in the States. Better yet, you tube is just a click away .

OP....Ma advise..come to our London Ciry and I show u around ma area: PEKAM, the place to be!!

AlpineSnow:
As a Non-Nigerian African, I've always been fascinated by Nigeria (And no, not because of Nollywood, I'm not a fan of Nollywood). Here are the reasons why I want to visit Nigeria.

1. To Try Jollof Rice
I once read this book by Chinua Achebe where one of the characters really liked Jollof rice. And it sounded tasty. So I really want to visit nigeria and try it straight from the source.

2. To Visit Kano.
Back when I was in class seven (7th grade obviously) we learnt about Climates in different parts of Africa. Kano (Northern Nigeria) was one of the area whose climates we studied. We looked at some pictures from that area, and the mud roofed houses (adobe houses?) looked really nice. So I'd like to visit that place.

3. To Visit the University of Ibadan.
It's probably the most well known Nigerian University outside of Nigeria. And a lot of smart Nigerians e.g Soyinka went there. Plus when I was a kid, I used to read this African encyclopedia for teenagers, and most of the contributing authors were from there (the others were from the university of Nairobi).

4. To Try Bitter Leaf and Egusi.
I don't even know what this is, but it sounds delicious. Again I learnt about this while reading Achebe.

5. To Visit Enugu.
I read "The Nigerian Civil War" by John de st Jorre. And Enugu was the capital of Biafra at the beginning. So I'm just interested in visiting because I read so much about it.

6. To Visit the Confluence of The Niger and The Benue.
And to travel by boat for a short distance down The Niger. Hopefully I won't end up like Mungo Park.

7. Visit Port Harcourt.
I just like the name of the city. That's all.

8. Visit the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Why? Because some smart Nigerians e,g Chris Okigbo have ties to this university. (Side Note: Chris Okigbo's grandson and I attended the same university. And boy, could he sing! His group competed in one of those American singing shows and did very well)

Ur visit isn't complete if u don't visit ikogosi to feel the natural hot n cold water springing from the earth crust...there's only two of such places in d world...ekiti and in Japan.

You seem like someone who likes food So do I Whenever arrive, make sure you try Suya and hot Pepper Soup. These are special Nigerian delicacies.

xreal:
I suspect a Nigerian wrote these.

I have a French Classmate here in the UK who knows a lot about Nigeria than most(many) Nigerians. And yes, he's followed me to the Nigerian canteen to eat jollof rice.

The said guy has never been to Asia but speaks Japanese and a little of Mandarin.

Curiosity can take people places.

hectorswag:

Me neither. Why should the OP sef give it such a title?

May be because the OP is 'flimsy' himself

Mr Alpine, don't be bemused by the skepticism shown by nairalanders, we know wot we nigerians are capable of. But honestly, u sound nigerian. Always nice to hear a foreigner admiring ones country. Have a nice trip. I still dey observe u though. Do u understand pidgin coz u re gonna be seeing a lot of it

AlpineSnow:


Thanks. But I have to wait till you guys get this election thing peacefully done with.

TRUST ME THIS GUY NA OGBO-LO-GBO A JE PAKO FORMING A-KA-TA! AM NOT SURPRISE THEIR ARE LOTS OF AMERICANAs MISTAKENLY BORN IN AJE-GUN-LE!

AlpineSnow:


I think I will. I love Nigeria. I think it has a lot attractions and and it has produced a lot of great folks and works of literature.

don't forget to visit calabar and obudu ranch in cross rivers state...that will complete an awesome journey

AlpineSnow:
As a Non-Nigerian African, I've always been fascinated by Nigeria (And no, not because of Nollywood, I'm not a fan of Nollywood). Here are the reasons why I want to visit Nigeria.

1. To Try Jollof Rice
I once read this book by Chinua Achebe where one of the characters really liked Jollof rice. And it sounded tasty. So I really want to visit nigeria and try it straight from the source.

2. To Visit Kano.
Back when I was in class seven (7th grade obviously) we learnt about Climates in different parts of Africa. Kano (Northern Nigeria) was one of the area whose climates we studied. We looked at some pictures from that area, and the mud roofed houses (adobe houses?) looked really nice. So I'd like to visit that place.

3. To Visit the University of Ibadan.
WHY NOT CHIBOK
It's probably the most well known Nigerian University outside of Nigeria. And a lot of smart Nigerians e.g Soyinka went there. Plus when I was a kid, I used to read this African encyclopedia for teenagers, and most of the contributing authors were from there (the others were from the university of Nairobi).

4. To Try Bitter Leaf and Egusi.
I don't even know what this is, but it sounds delicious. Again I learnt about this while reading Achebe.

5. To Visit Enugu.
I read "The Nigerian Civil War" by John de st Jorre. And Enugu was the capital of Biafra at the beginning. So I'm just interested in visiting because I read so much about it.

6. To Visit the Confluence of The Niger and The Benue.
And to travel by boat for a short distance down The Niger. Hopefully I won't end up like Mungo Park.

7. Visit Port Harcourt.
I just like the name of the city. That's all.

8. Visit the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Why? Because some smart Nigerians e,g Chris Okigbo have ties to this university. (Side Note: Chris Okigbo's grandson and I attended the same university. And boy, could he sing! His group competed in one of those American singing shows and did very well)

AlpineSnow:
As a Non-Nigerian African, I've always been fascinated by Nigeria (And no, not because of Nollywood, I'm not a fan of Nollywood). Here are the reasons why I want to visit Nigeria.

1. To Try Jollof Rice
I once read this book by Chinua Achebe where one of the characters really liked Jollof rice. And it sounded tasty. So I really want to visit nigeria and try it straight from the source.

2. To Visit Kano.
Back when I was in class seven (7th grade obviously) we learnt about Climates in different parts of Africa. Kano (Northern Nigeria) was one of the area whose climates we studied. We looked at some pictures from that area, and the mud roofed houses (adobe houses?) looked really nice. So I'd like to visit that place.

3. To Visit the University of Ibadan.
WHY NOT CHIBOK
It's probably the most well known Nigerian University outside of Nigeria. And a lot of smart Nigerians e.g Soyinka went there. Plus when I was a kid, I used to read this African encyclopedia for teenagers, and most of the contributing authors were from there (the others were from the university of Nairobi).

4. To Try Bitter Leaf and Egusi.
I don't even know what this is, but it sounds delicious. Again I learnt about this while reading Achebe.

5. To Visit Enugu.
I read "The Nigerian Civil War" by John de st Jorre. And Enugu was the capital of Biafra at the beginning. So I'm just interested in visiting because I read so much about it.

6. To Visit the Confluence of The Niger and The Benue.
And to travel by boat for a short distance down The Niger. Hopefully I won't end up like Mungo Park.

7. Visit Port Harcourt.
I just like the name of the city. That's all.

8. Visit the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Why? Because some smart Nigerians e,g Chris Okigbo have ties to this university. (Side Note: Chris Okigbo's grandson and I attended the same university. And boy, could he sing! His group competed in one of those American singing shows and did very well)

Your reasons are not convingcing enough.Are you sure there is no other reason apart from the ones listed?

AlpineSnow:


I'm flattered. I'm foreign. Never set foot in Nigeria. I've read a lot about Nigeria and know quite a bit about it. I'm not sure that convinces you, but it's the truth.

Are u surprise @ all the questions?? Hahahaha., we are Nigerians., we love questions even when we know the answers., and trust me we hardly believe people's word., our politicians thought us that.
Welcome to Nigeria, a place filled with drama kings/queens and BEUATIES.


Dont forget to visit my village if u eventually set ur feet in this glorious country.

AlpineSnow:


How do Nigerians write? I'm really curious about this.

yu wrte like a naija guy!!!

Wow, so interesting, save trip then[i][/i]

AlpineSnow:


The feeling is mutual (If you are a guy no homo )

Exactly the way a Nigerian will respond to "I like you"

You are under my surveillance

I actually took my time to read the first thread down and seriously no cursing? Wow! I see the true spirit of being a Nigerian! Nigerians are really accomodating, so Mr Kenyan, fear not you are going to enjoy your visit.

Just a nigerian trying to make front page#congrat u made it (fp) [url][/url]

baywatch84:
Why not visit sambisa forest and maiduguri and take selfie with boko haram, alainikanse ole

You can go on his behalf. There's love in helping one another.

I advise you wait after the elections.like ur zeal.

highmood:
man whether you are a Nigerian or not, Nairalanders will choke you with questions of disbelief, some will make jest of you and others will welcome you. All the same, it is the spirit of Nigeria. it shows you are already in Nija in spirit even if you not yet person. Just enjoy the fun from this platform till you come. But buy something come oh. Not just empty hand and camera. So start packing you bags. Many don't care about chocolate cos we are now producing nice ones here, we have enough drinks here, local gin, palmwine, orijin, star, Guinness etc. Just think something different and do the needful.

... And some cool Zobo drinks too.

A piece of advice.
When you visit Nigeria NEVER BEHAVE like a STRANGER. Don't draw attention to yourself by snapping pictures as you walk along the streets of Lagos or PH.

Get someone reliable to take you round the country.

highmood:
man whether you are a Nigerian or not, Nairalanders will choke you with questions of disbelief, some will make jest of you and others will welcome you. All the same, it is the spirit of Nigeria. it shows you are already in Nija in spirit even if you not yet person. Just enjoy the fun from this platform till you come. But buy something come oh. Not just empty hand and camera. So start packing you bags. Many don't care about chocolate cos we are now producing nice ones here, we have enough drinks here, local gin, palmwine, orijin, star, Guinness etc. Just think something different and do the needful.

@highmood trying to obtain the guy? he is yet to arrive oooh, take it easy and my brother from another country make whatever it is you are packaging for two.

While u are at it, try pepper soup with ur eyes open...

zigger:
Mr Alpine, don't be bemused by the skepticism shown by nairalanders, we know wot we nigerians are capable of. But honestly, u sound nigerian. Always nice to hear a foreigner admiring ones country. Have a nice trip. I still dey observe u though. Do u understand pidgin coz u re gonna be seeing a lot of it

Seeing or hearing?

MrCork:



...which Nigeria??...that place that they have Goat, life chickens and lions chasin people up and down?? ...wher Police drives Police car with no engine??... bro I juss came bak from that place and didn't even see ordinary trafick light...FOGGGERRRIT!!! (no oofeinse)

Haba bros! Even if you will lie, lie small. Which one is police car without engine?

Quote1:
The write-up doesn't sound foreign to me.

You'd be surprised how much a foreigner call tell you about your country you treat with disdain and apathy.
It is normal. People don't appreciate what they have. It usually takes an outsider to bring to consciousness. smh

AlpineSnow:


Haha. Don't know where Yaba is. I'm kenyan. But I'm in the states now.

Here are some of the works that made me so familiar with Nigeria:

- Nnamdi Azikiwe's Autobiography
- Some works by soyinka (I've only read snippets of Soyinka coz he's too smart for me)
- "The Nigeria Civil war" by John st Jorre.
- A host of works by Achebe.
- Multitude of short stories by Nigerian authors.
- I've read three books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- " Sunset in Biafra" which is a criticism of Biafra by Elechi Amadi who I think was an Efik man or something.
- A host of historical vignettes on Nigeria.
- "My Command" which is Obasanjo's autobiography of the civil war with a focus on his role as commander.

Essentially, I've read a lot about Nigeria and know quite a bit about it. And I just discovered nairaland last week.

I believe you as I believe in the power of letters in good books. They make great minds of those who read. When they make surreal views as yours many often take them for fake, not knowing they are a repository of knowledge and that great minds are winged to fly all over the world to places he never trod.

AlpineSnow:
As a Non-Nigerian African, I've always been fascinated by Nigeria (And no, not because of Nollywood, I'm not a fan of Nollywood). Here are the reasons why I want to visit Nigeria.

1. To Try Jollof Rice
[size=15] I once read this book by Chinua Achebe where one of the characters really liked Jollof rice. [/size] And it sounded tasty.So I really want to visit nigeria and try it straight from the source.

2. To Visit Kano.
Back when I was in class seven (7th grade obviously) we learnt about Climates in different parts of Africa. Kano (Northern Nigeria) was one of the area whose climates we studied. We looked at some pictures from that area, and the mud roofed houses (adobe houses?) looked really nice. So I'd like to visit that place.

3. To Visit the University of Ibadan.
It's probably the most well known Nigerian University outside of Nigeria. And a lot of smart Nigerians e.g Soyinka went there. Plus when I was a kid, I used to read this African encyclopedia for teenagers, and most of the contributing authors were from there (the others were from the university of Nairobi).

4. To Try Bitter Leaf and Egusi.
I don't even know what this is, but it sounds delicious. [size=15] Again I learnt about this while reading Achebe.[/size]

5. To Visit Enugu.
I read "The Nigerian Civil War" by John de st Jorre. [size=15] And Enugu was the capital of Biafra at the beginning. [/size] So I'm just interested in visiting because I read so much about it.

6. To Visit the Confluence of The Niger and The Benue.
And to travel by boat for a short distance down The Niger. Hopefully I won't end up like Mungo Park.

7. Visit Port Harcourt.
I just like the name of the city. That's all.

8. Visit the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
[size=15] Why? Because some smart Nigerians e,g Chris Okigbo have ties to this university. (Side Note: Chris Okigbo's grandson and I attended the same university. And boy, could he sing! [/size] His group competed in one of those American singing shows and did very well)

These are the things I could make out of your writing..

God bless Ndigbo

AlpineSnow:


I think I will. I love Nigeria. I think it has a lot attractions and and it has produced a lot of great folks and works of literature.

hey mr snow...whatever comment u read here,don't take it to heart...its all love bro. Those stuffs you've read about naija are just a tip,so much u don't know yet. Just come and enjoy..its free!!!