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How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Nobody: 10:33am On May 17, 2013
I have always wondered how vehicles get nicknamed, and everyone seems to identify such vehicles by those nicknames.

Honda Accord - bullet, End of discussion etc etc etc
Toyota Camry - pencil, big 4 nothing etc etc
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Nobody: 10:40am On May 17, 2013
same question i've always ask myself. we only know how to rename but to invent na wahala

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Abujafood: 2:28pm On May 17, 2013
What of tortoise car or catch fire! It seems People name cars based on what they look like or what they are known for!
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by CocoLoca(f): 2:28pm On May 17, 2013
By being popular at school? lipsrsealed

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by spurlge(m): 2:29pm On May 17, 2013
ffo: first to comment for the first time.
i am so excited





You are Plain delusional. sad

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by rhadiator15(m): 2:31pm On May 17, 2013
aanumama: same question i've always ask myself. we only know how to rename but to invent na wahala
ya head dey derR
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Nobody: 2:32pm On May 17, 2013
Its only common cars that bears such names...but ask for classy ride no way man>>>
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by pappilo(m): 2:32pm On May 17, 2013
First lady: 87 - 92 Toyota Corolla
Pure water: 85 - 89 Honda Accord
Frog eye: 96 - 02 Mercedes E Class

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by ffo(m): 2:33pm On May 17, 2013
spurlge:





You are Plain delusional. sad

and you are ......
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by byns: 2:34pm On May 17, 2013
Guapo: I know of the Honda Baby Boy that got its nickie from the Black American movie- Baby Boy starring Tyrese.
u beat me to it. angry sad
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by chatom143: 2:34pm On May 17, 2013
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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by moneyhungry(m): 2:34pm On May 17, 2013
camry BIG-FOR-NOTHING: needs no explanation ... that car is really big for nothing.
END OF DISCUSSION: This na 4 naija babes wey dey like give excuses ... as soon as dem see u in this car, discussion don end oh! no more long talk... na azonto tinz shaparly!

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by mike404(m): 2:35pm On May 17, 2013
Well I think you should transfer that question to UNITED BERGER AUTO DEALERS, na them dey give car names

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Euroclydon(m): 2:35pm On May 17, 2013
sad sad sad***just forgot wat i wanted to post***

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by ffo(m): 2:36pm On May 17, 2013
chatom143: Are you sure you are alright ?


yes, i yam
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by tobtap: 2:37pm On May 17, 2013
glo advert gave 2003 accord it EOD nickname...if u guyz can remember...

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Mustymohd2: 2:40pm On May 17, 2013
9jo no dey take last
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by blackmale(m): 2:41pm On May 17, 2013
tobtap: glo advert gave 2003 accord it EOD nickname...if u guyz can remember...
i can remember......but wht about 2011 honda accord (evil spirit) and 2012( anaconda)

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by Abbott(m): 2:42pm On May 17, 2013
ffo: first to comment for the first time.
i am so excited

Are you OK at all?
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by ffo(m): 2:43pm On May 17, 2013
Abbott:

Are you OK at all?

YES, I YAM
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by muaa(f): 2:43pm On May 17, 2013
Thank you daddy
Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by GentleNaaz(m): 2:43pm On May 17, 2013
Volkswagen; Bembela
jeep; okwuoto ekene eze
BMW; b my wife
Wagon; otimkpu Jesus

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by gbokukueba(m): 2:45pm On May 17, 2013
Motor we no sabi make na only name we sabi

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by chatom143: 2:45pm On May 17, 2013
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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by oloriooko(m): 2:45pm On May 17, 2013
these names mostly originate from most of our brothers from Cotonou for easier description

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by 50calibre(m): 2:46pm On May 17, 2013
ffo: first to comment for the first time.
i am so excited

How was your jamb, did you pass?

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by ffo(m): 2:48pm On May 17, 2013
chatom143: I doubt it ..



what about u? what is your state of mind?

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Re: How Do Vehicles Get Nicknamed In Nigeria That Sticks? by ffo(m): 2:49pm On May 17, 2013
50calibre:

How was your jamb, did you pass?

Yes, i passed. i am now a graduate.

you were still in d kindergarten wen i wrote my jamb

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