Do it in such a way that you won't get in trouble.

Good one.

But I have a serious problem oh....

Please which one is "Mbolatiana Randriamanantenasoa"

osmosis101:
Na our way. E no fit change

As in eh, we just ment for Naija.

Nigerians have a way of making jokes about everything, including economic hardships that are direct results of a failed government. However, with the current state of things, are the jokes funny? If YES, then we have not been pushed far enough so we go dey okay, and we can continue with the "all man to himself attitude". But if NO is the answer, then we may need to have an honest conversation about the root causes of our troubles. Of course, with a mindset that have passed sentiments, be what may.

What do you guys think?

The jokes may be on us ohhh!!!

ROTTWEILER007:
That was how this beautiful hausa lady in her hijab couldn't give a simple reply to a "how are you" question I asked. This scene played out in camp. I quickly asked in hausa where she schooled, and she replied almost immediately "sudan". I was shocked that one who schooled abroad couldn't understand a simple question in English. I wouldn't be surprised seeing her become a minister tomorrow.

Arabic is the official language in Sudan. She studied using the Arabic language. If you had asked in Arabic, she would have answered fluently. It wasn't fair to her.

Chances are high that she was born and raised there, hence she only speaks Arabic and Hausa. This is very common among my people.

But I am not ruling out the possibility of her being born and raised here, only to travel to Sudan for her A'levels. Truth be told, many secondary school graduates up North (especially females in public schools) learn virtually nothing. The deplorable conditions affects them the most. She might have jumped classes like a skipping rope, finished O'levels in a jiffy, and zoomed to Sudan to study away from the dreaded Turanci.

Study route is way too expensive. Try the permanent residency route. It comes with great benefits for your family.

So, my wife and I celebrated our five years wedding anniversary yesterday. A careful look at the years of our marriage reveals an amazing journey of all-round growth. It gets me to wonder why the trending negativity about marriage is fast spreading.

I don't believe marriage is the problem. Our mindset is.

God established marriage, hence, it is a good thing. But when entered with the wrong mindset, it gets abused, and the abusers will push the blame on what they abused.

Enter marriage with the right mindset (both of you oh), it will be among the top best things you can do in life.

A good marriage is a great way to live life, despite the ups and downs of life in general.

Believe me.

My take.

None

Jos and Calabar share something special in common.

If you know you know.

Good to see Kano making the list.

My people are gradually changing.

In the past, Kano used to be the center of religious killings; riots upon riots, mostly starting on Fridays.

Good development.

But we still have a very long way to go.

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excelsiorfarm:
True, there is great urge to want to seek better environment for the growth of family, career & the rest. It is important to be weary about agencies that only intend to steal or scam you. Better if you do all your processing yourself than committing your funds, documents to fraudulent companies.

Below are few of the agencies that are in the business of travel scam.

1. Continental travel & tour

2. Genuine visa consult

Interesting to say they are changing location, names, but names as isah abdullahi kudu, usman Ibrahim & the rest are prominent in duping citizens. From history on even nairaland, genuine visa consult already have some issues on cunning getting funds through deceit from those aspiring for visa to Canada , USA, UK etc.

Be wise.

EnglishUsa:
This is the truth men don't like to hear, but it is reality. If you got married to a lady that has ex-boyfriend my brother she will have sex with her again before you people have gotten two children this is the fact but, some men do ignore it, if you are abroad for a year not it that your wife most have sex outside before you return from abroad, that is the truth men don't like to hear. Unless your wife don't have men that makes advances to her and maybe your wife is ugly or fat, that is the only reason she can faithful. Your wife will not have sex again with her ex is only if the ex don't agree to that or the ex is far from her (abroad) but, anytime he is back they will meet to enjoy themselves. Women like meeting their ex this is the truth men don't want to hear. Why the marriage of our fore father's lasted was because they allow their wife to have any man which is normally their ex and we call it (iko) in Igbo language. Deny your woman that right and face divorce period.

Wait a minute.

Did you just explain that Igbo culture once allowed married women to have sexual partners aside their husbands, and with the husband's approval?

This one is STRONG!!!!

APOPTOSIS:

Such women are everywhere.
Look very well before you Leap.
Never pray to meet such. It never ends well.
They are in places least expected.

Scary stuff.

Where do some people find these kinds of women?

blackbone989:
Nice thread

Thanks

@YourRealFather

Yes, Tanko is also another variant of Mati and Mato.

However, Dantani (male) or Tani (female) is actually a variant of Danlami and Lami respectively. That's for those born on Thursday.

I believe you are referring to Dantine (pronounced "Dantinay) or Tine (pronounced "Tinay) which are variants for Danliti and Liti for the Monday babies.

I am glad you like the thread.

YourRealFather:
Nice thread
@Gagare1
I thought a Male child born after many female is TANKO

And for the children born on Monday
Dantani and tani is more popular around the middle belt

Group D
Names based on happenings in the family

-) Talle (unisex)
Meaning: A child born after the death of one or both parents (the death may also be soon after birth)

-) Juji/Ajuji (unisex) or Abarta (female)
Now, juji means "refuse dump". But before you freak out, let me explain the culture behind it. It will surprise you:

Traditionally, the Hausas believe that children are a gift from God (Ubangiji), hence Ubangiji gives and takes them at will. When a woman keeps birthing children that die at a tender age, it is interpreted that Ubangiji keeps taking the children away for reasons best known to Him.

Therefore, the next child she gives birth to will be carefully wrapped in warm clothing, and early in the morning, be taken to the refuse dump (located by the side of the busiest road leading to the village) usually within sight of the village. The child will be carefully placed on the refuse dump and left there. Any person (from another village) heading to that village will easily see the baby, and is expected to pick up the baby and bring it back to the village. The person will head to the village square while shouting Ajuji! Ajuji! Ajuji! (meaning "at the refuse dump).

From the village square, the stranger will be directed to the house of the baby's parents where the baby will be handed back to the mother. As soon as the baby re-enters the house, there will be jubilation. The stranger will be showered with gifts as a sign of appreciation.

The whole idea behind this is:
-) taking the baby to the refuse dump signifies the mothers acceptance that Ubangiji will eventually take the child away, hence, she has given up the child willingly

-) the stranger that returns the child to the mother signifies a messenger sent by Ubangiji to return what was given up willingly

Note: An Ajuji usually breaks the cycle of death and the woman continues to bear children that will live full lives.

To be continued on group D

ajokebelle:
Nice thread.
What’s the meaning of Dangote and Dantata

Thanks for your question.

In Hausa language and culture, the prefix "Dan" means "Son of"

Hence, Dangote will mean "Son of Gote"

and Dantata will mean "Son of Tata"

The word Gote may likely mean porridge (fate/gwate/gote) but it may have another meaning I may not know (Hausa language is very wide)

Tata may mean a lot of things:
-) Hers - as a pronoun (Son of hers)
-) Correctly/Perfectly - as an adverb (Perfect child)

Continue.....
Group C
Names based on order of birth (siblings)

-) Gambo (unisex)
Meaning: An immediate younger sibling of twins

-) Mati/Mato (male)
Meaning: A child born after many females were born

-) Kande/Delu (female)
Meaning: A child born after many males were born

-) Goma (unisex)
Meaning: The tenth child from the same mother and father

-) Auta (unisex)
Meaning: The last born

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Many people assume the Hausas have no culture and traditions except Islamic related. Well, they couldn't be more wrong. In view of this, I will be sharing some Hausa traditional names and their meanings.

Traditional Hausa names are given based on the circumstances surrounding the birth of the child. These can range from; day of the week, season of the year, physical attributes, time of birth, situation in the family or community, family history, and so on. No name is given without a meaning to it. I will go beyond names in subsequent posts, but for starters, here we go

Group A
Names based on days of the week

Monday:- Danliti (male) or Liti (unisex)

Tuesday:- Dantala (male) or Talatu (female)

Wednesday:- Bala (male) or Laraba (female)

Thursday:- Danlami/Nalami (male) or Lami (female)

Friday:- Danjuma/Danjummai (male) or Jummai (female)

Saturday:- Dan-Asabe (male) or Asabe (female)

Sunday:- Danladi (male) or Ladi (female)

Group B
Names based on physical attributes

-) Baki/Dikko/Duna (male) or Wula (female)
Meaning: An unusually dark skinned child

-) Cindo (unisex)
Meaning: A child born with six fingers or six toes on one hand or feet respectively

-) Jatau/Bature (male) or Turai (female)
Meaning:- An unusually fair skinned child

-) Kunnuwa/Kunne (male only)
Meaning:- A child with unusually large ears

-) Hanci (pronounced "hanchi"
Meaning: A child with an unusually large nose or funny shaped nose

-) Mairo (female)
Meaning:- A child born looking much smaller than usually seen in newly-borns. The name is commonly confused with Maryam, which is a Jewish/Arabic originated name that means "bitter"

To be continued....

MXrep:
I thought Chindo is a native name for north East minority tribes. Is it an Islamic name?

Cindo is a traditional Hausa name that is given to a child (make or female) born with 6 digits instead of the normal 5 (fingers or toes).

Just commenting, nothing more.

Rtk4:
God bless you my bro.... Apart from stocking the house, I pay school fees of our two children, pay light bill, pay medicals, buys clothes for both children and my wife, infact bro, I do everything. I realize that most of the people saying rubbish are not even married.

You keep doing what you are doing for your family. God bless you.

Rtk4:
my brother, i swear everything dey house in very large quantities. We are here in the north so those perishables are so cheap. If you buy #100 tomato here you go shock, if you buy #50 pepper here, you can't use everything except you be real Yoruba man wey like pepper. She's just being what i can't explain. Anyday she's cooking soup, I do give her up to 1k.

I stock-up the house, pay the rent, school fees, and any other bills. My wife handles vegetables, ONLY. So I don't even give the #500 you give. She barely spends #200 per day. We live in Kano.

So don't mind the kids speaking from both mouth and anus, telling you crap.

You are trying.

Is your wife a full time house wife?

Mine is a teacher.

Commendable.

I listened to Al-Mustafa's speeches during the campings, due knows what he is doing. Tinubu got this one right.