Enemyofpeace:

what's so special about your so called roadside boli? Roadside boli kee you there. Onijekuje!

Finest12:


Do u get Boli and Roasted Corn there?

Mindlog:


I roast them myself.

TyroneP:
‘Japa’, a lingo in Nigeria for deliberate exit from the country especially for greener pastures abroad, has been a constant happening over the last few years with students, professionals and partners forming the chunk of those fleeing its shores.

As enticing as the idea of being in a relatively ‘better’ country is, the experiences of people who have left have continued to prove that truly ‘there is no place like home.’
Taking a look at the diverse peculiarities of Nigeria, here are five things you will miss if you find yourself abroad.
Nigerian Foods

Food is peculiar to every country. And Nigeria, with its plethora of ethnic groups, has a slew of foods its citizens don’t joke with. From Amala, to Akpu, Ogbono, Bread and Beans down to Moi Moi, these are foods that are dear to every Nigerian, and no amount of civilization can unplug the relish for these foods.

The moment you are leaving the shores of the country, you are as well leaving behind these ‘unique’ delectables whose tastes are never the same even when taken outside of their place of origin ( Largely because they’re transported to other markets with lots of additives that change the organic tastes ).

2. Weather

If there is a thing in Nigeria that is highly underappreciated, it is the weather. Nigerians in the diaspora have always expressed their struggles with the frosty weather abroad, and how much they miss the cozy and friendly weather in the country.

3. Family and Friends

Moving to a new country most times entails leaving behind family members and friends who you might not see for as long as your stay abroad. Though technology helps us connect beyond boundaries, the feeling of being physically around your family members and friends is matchless.

4. Owambe

Nigeria is ‘big’ on parties – and that is on period. Flamboyant, lavish, expensive, food-filled, dramatic, these features of the Owambe parties are unequaled anywhere in the world. It is one of the many things that make Nigeria exclusive, and being in the country unparalleled.

5. Free Amenities

Abroad you pay for almost everything from as high as electricity bills to as low as water bills. Their social amenities are prioritized, and it works in a way that you cannot evade paying for the bills of the amenities you use. In Nigeria, water bills are scarce as almost everyone has their own system of getting water; indiscriminate parking of cars is common but can’t be dared abroad without you being ticketed.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/04/5-things-you-will-miss-when-you-japa-from-nigeria/

highchief1:
Nigeria has the most ugly and dirty girls in the world.

Finest12:


Good for you.

I actually know some people who say those are what they miss.

Teeklef:
Just one thing which is my return ticket

SeriouslySense:
why do you say that.
Can you explain this.

JeffreyJunior:
Home is wherever you make it.

It may surprise you that your ancestors came as migrants to the place you call home today. After settling, they made it their home which is why you enjoy it now. I'm not saying that is your case but we have such cases around us.

All of us are migrants in one way or the other so wherever we find ourselves, we should endeavor to make it a home. If not, one will continue to have issues.

What I miss about Nigeria today are my family members and sometimes the food I grew up with though I'm now used to intercontinental dishes.

What most Nigerians abroad miss about Naija aside family members and food, are just impunity and lawlessness in the country, nothing else.

Finest12:


You are just Bitter. Just look at the words you are using. You need Healing. May God help you.

highchief1:
wetin I wan explain?if u travel u go confirm am na.

ndidibabe:
■ Until you get to "the" abroad, you won't appreciate home. No place like home abeg. The sun, the owambe, the food, big cars, big house, night life, the lagos traffic. Nija sweet sha...

BRIMBRAM:


From experience, leaving in Canada. I was so surprise when old white folks were traveling out of the country due to extreme cold weather. These are folks born in Canada and have live most part of their lives there but during winter, they run away from the country.

A friend of mine whose parents are from Nigeria and have been living there for donkey years but now in their 70s also run away from Canada to Nigeria during winter due to the extreme cold.

TyroneP:
‘Japa’, a lingo in Nigeria for deliberate exit from the country especially for greener pastures abroad, has been a constant happening over the last few years with students, professionals and partners forming the chunk of those fleeing its shores.

As enticing as the idea of being in a relatively ‘better’ country is, the experiences of people who have left have continued to prove that truly ‘there is no place like home.’
Taking a look at the diverse peculiarities of Nigeria, here are five things you will miss if you find yourself abroad.
Nigerian Foods

Food is peculiar to every country. And Nigeria, with its plethora of ethnic groups, has a slew of foods its citizens don’t joke with. From Amala, to Akpu, Ogbono, Bread and Beans down to Moi Moi, these are foods that are dear to every Nigerian, and no amount of civilization can unplug the relish for these foods.

The moment you are leaving the shores of the country, you are as well leaving behind these ‘unique’ delectables whose tastes are never the same even when taken outside of their place of origin ( Largely because they’re transported to other markets with lots of additives that change the organic tastes ).

2. Weather

If there is a thing in Nigeria that is highly underappreciated, it is the weather. Nigerians in the diaspora have always expressed their struggles with the frosty weather abroad, and how much they miss the cozy and friendly weather in the country.

3. Family and Friends

Moving to a new country most times entails leaving behind family members and friends who you might not see for as long as your stay abroad. Though technology helps us connect beyond boundaries, the feeling of being physically around your family members and friends is matchless.

4. Owambe

Nigeria is ‘big’ on parties – and that is on period. Flamboyant, lavish, expensive, food-filled, dramatic, these features of the Owambe parties are unequaled anywhere in the world. It is one of the many things that make Nigeria exclusive, and being in the country unparalleled.

5. Free Amenities

Abroad you pay for almost everything from as high as electricity bills to as low as water bills. Their social amenities are prioritized, and it works in a way that you cannot evade paying for the bills of the amenities you use. In Nigeria, water bills are scarce as almost everyone has their own system of getting water; indiscriminate parking of cars is common but can’t be dared abroad without you being ticketed.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/04/5-things-you-will-miss-when-you-japa-from-nigeria/

SeriouslySense:
Those white folks go to warm places but not Nigeria. They go to conducive places.

BRIMBRAM:


Especially Ghana.

SeriouslySense:
There are nice places in Africa, i just hope our nigerian people will not go and show their character there and they drive them away, just like Togo has driven away some Nigerians.

For instance Indians have some nice Islands around Africa, even Chinese.

India and China are competing for some Islands around Africa and their citizens can go there anytime they want. They also developed the places and put their military bases there, they are competing.

BRIMBRAM:


Alot of Nigerians need to be reoriented. We mostly lack discipline.

SeriouslySense:
Discipline is important, and also a good reputation.

thesmallgod:
I missed hearing the sound of motor horn in Nigeria. It's being two years I heard that.

smasher1:
■ Are you for real? It's actually possible to drive without honking your horn. I have done that for over eight months. All you need is to drive defensively slowly and anticipate unexpected driving. One can actually flash your light to overtake.

Mindlog:
I don't miss any Nigerian food because it is sold here cooked or you get it raw and cook at home.

Kobojunkie:
1. i have not heard one of those in many years and cars full everywhere here.

SeriouslySense:
Its good to explain, communication is important or it builds us up. So i wanted to see from your perspective.


okay I think our women are just living under so much stress, and sometimes, they forget to take good care of themselves or how they take care of themselves only spoils their natural beauty.

For instance using harsh chemicals that destroys the inner healthy layers of the skin

Benki003:
6. Ugly Nigeria girl's

highchief1:
bros wahala too much for Nigeria even me became healthier when I got here.Hygiene is a normal thg abroad.