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| What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by vikiviko(m): 12:27pm On May 06, 2008 |
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. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by VOR(m): 1:20pm On May 06, 2008 |
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. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Vicjustice: 1:26pm On May 06, 2008 |
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. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by iice(f): 4:56pm On May 06, 2008 |
VOR: So true! There's almost nothing like the food  Having malaria is like having a fever Abusing in pidgin or your native language to really drive the point across  |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by omega25red(m): 5:02pm On May 06, 2008 |
VOR:so true but there is nothing like christmas in Nigeria for me i miss that so much |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by babycool(f): 7:16pm On May 06, 2008 |
Eating hot eba and delicious Ogbono soup prepared with dry fish yummmy!!!  |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by lucabrasi(m): 11:46pm On May 06, 2008 |
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 dont 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) |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by 4Him1(m): 11:58pm On May 06, 2008 |
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. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Uche2nna(m): 12:13am On May 07, 2008 |
Just being around the block. Knowing U can drop in ur friend's house without sending an email or waiting to be invited. Being free to make a whole lot of noise with ur friends in the street . Evening soccer games. Those were heavenly!!!!!!! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by 4Him1(m): 12:19am On May 07, 2008 |
Never having to worry about monthly bills!!!  Everything is pay as you go. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Cadet(f): 12:29am On May 07, 2008 |
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. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by vicade(m): 12:31am On May 07, 2008 |
Playing mummy and daddy. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Cadet(f): 12:31am On May 07, 2008 |
4 Him:Hehehe, what are you complaining about? You've hardly started vicade:Oh yea, LOL!! and using mud clay to create any sculpture, est. pot and spoon |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by sheniqua: 12:34am On May 07, 2008 |
his_grace: did they swear for you with @#$% you need deliverance I'm sure you know the red light districts in London |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by chisimdi(f): 12:39am On May 07, 2008 |
sheniqua:@his grace,u need 2 b castracted other wise ur generation might end up being a waste. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by sheniqua: 12:40am On May 07, 2008 |
all his posts are about fornication and lots of it too |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Cadet(f): 3:11am On May 07, 2008 |
sheniqua:You're seriously minding him? But his post are funny at times. They're so stupid its funny |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Spermdrops(m): 9:51pm On May 07, 2008 |
My sweet childhood. Lots of fun. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by DisGuy: 3:45am On May 08, 2008 |
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 |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Ezinwannem: 3:46am On May 08, 2008 |
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, |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Tahila(f): 11:37am On May 08, 2008 |
Dis Guy: Lool THat Is soo Tru!! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by vikiviko(m): 4:20pm On May 08, 2008 |
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 |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by ty4real(m): 5:34pm On May 08, 2008 |
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  |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by PapaBrowne(m): 1:39am On May 09, 2008 |
vikiviko: 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! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by babycool(f): 1:57pm On May 09, 2008 |
vikiviko: 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! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by sways102(m): 3:49am On May 10, 2008 |
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!!! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by sheniqua: 4:02am On May 10, 2008 |
Dis Guy: LOL another way they say it is: sheniqua or what do they call you |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by WebMonk(m): 9:57am On May 10, 2008 |
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! |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Xiomarra: 10:09am On May 10, 2008 |
Life in the village. So peaceful. |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by ernal(m): 2:25pm On May 10, 2008 |
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 Nija Hood |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by ty4real(m): 5:50pm On May 10, 2008 |
ernal: Na tru talk,I enjoyed this two specially! I remember Village headmaster and Behind the cloud!Wonder where those soaps are now ? |
| Re: What Is The Best Thing About Growing Up in Naija by Nobody: 6:59pm On May 10, 2008 |
Playing mummy and daddy. you can say dat again,alongside playing teacher wt no student |
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