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Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Rossikki(op): 9:13pm On Nov 02, 2018
Nearly 60 years after independence from colonial rule, why do our lawyers still wear these things on their heads?

https://www.fixusjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nigeria-lawyer.jpg

Is it that we cannot devise a home-grown attire for our lawyers, or is it that we so love the colonial rulers and exploiters of our land, that we just cannot let go of their legacy?

Did somebody do juju on us to turn us into mumus where the colonialists are concerned?

India, Pakistan, and parts of China were colonised by the British. But their legal systems have jettisoned those colonial wigs ages ago.

In Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other ex-colonies, still continue to wear them.

What is wrong with us as a people?

Seriously, we need to approach our ancestors for forgiveness, in case we did something to them that made them place a curse on us, that has turned us into dumb mumus without basic common sense and dignity, especially where it concerns Europeans.

Imagine for a second how the white people will be laughing their heads off when they see us wearing these things, a full sixty years after independence.

It's truly disgusting.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Rossikki(op): 9:31pm On Nov 02, 2018
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Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by lennymutai(m): 5:04am On Nov 03, 2018
Rossikki:
Nearly 60 years after independence from colonial rule, why do our lawyers still wear these things on their heads?

https://www.fixusjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nigeria-lawyer.jpg

Is it that we cannot devise a home-grown attire for our lawyers, or is it that we so love the colonial rulers and exploiters of our land, that we just cannot let go of their legacy?

Did somebody do juju on us to turn us into mumus where the colonialists are concerned?

India, Pakistan, and parts of China were colonised by the British. But their legal systems have jettisoned those colonial wigs ages ago.

In Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other ex-colonies, still continue to wear them.

What is wrong with us as a people?

Seriously, we need to approach our ancestors for forgiveness, in case we did something to them that made them place a curse on us, that has turned us into dumb mumus without basic common sense and dignity, especially where it concerns Europeans.

Imagine for a second how the white people will be laughing their heads off when they see us wearing these things, a full sixty years after independence.

It's truly disgusting.
we still practice law law thought by them.It is their system.How times have heard lawyers when arguing a case reffering to case ruled in england years.Reyland vs fletcher Solomon vs Solomon.No matter how much we think we have freed from the yoke of colonialism it is sad that in reality that isn't true.A country like Ethiopia that was never colonised may find it easier to run their systems without import from any other country.It also depents On the way you look at it,for example a young graduate from college who has been studying law and growing knowing that one day I will put on that wig so to him or her it will be fulfilling once he or she finally does that.In other words it is a symbol.If we must do away with this we must also do away with military badges and symbols.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Emmanuelandy01: 7:26am On Nov 03, 2018
That's bad
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Nobody: 7:26am On Nov 03, 2018
I no know o.

I'm on the 7th season of Suits, watched Private Practice for years now, and never have I seen lawyers in other countries, from movies I've watched, wear wigs.

Na Shakespeare way we still dey follow.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by TechConsult: 7:26am On Nov 03, 2018
Ash..
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by johnstar(m): 7:26am On Nov 03, 2018
grin
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by ziggyzee: 7:27am On Nov 03, 2018
Why do we have a white wedding?
Why don't we kill still our twins?
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Why don't we bury 12 servants with our dead kings?
Why do we use motor vehicles?
Why don't we just teleport (ofe) instead of being stuck in traffic?
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by olafunny(m): 7:27am On Nov 03, 2018
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Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Kokugraphics(m): 7:28am On Nov 03, 2018
Oya give them Brazilian hair nigbayen
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by michlins(m): 7:29am On Nov 03, 2018
Am here to learn. Please does the wife have anything to do with colonization and please of all important issues in Nigeria, na wig lawyers wear you were able to figure out
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by RottenTomato: 7:29am On Nov 03, 2018
They will soon start wearing brazilian wigs if bugarri is not voted out!
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Jcan: 7:30am On Nov 03, 2018
lennymutai:
we still practice law law thought by them.It is their system.How times have heard lawyers when arguing a case reffering to case ruled in england years.Reyland vs fletcher Solomon vs Solomon.No matter how much we think we have freed from the yoke of colonialism it is sad that in reality that isn't true.A country like Ethiopia that was never colonised may find it easier to run their systems without import from any other country.It also depents On the way you look at it,for example a young graduate from college who has been studying law and growing knowing that one day I will put on that wig so to him or her it will be fulfilling once he or she finally does that.In other words it is a symbol.If we must do away with this we must also do away with military badges and symbols.
I concur
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Waffarianman(m): 7:30am On Nov 03, 2018
Maybe to reduce headache. Lol
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by mu2sa2:
Lawyers in Nigeria are suffering from mental slavery. They borrowed the wig from the English. Now in England lawyers don't wear wigs to court in civil cases but in Nigeria the mumu practice still continues. What tradition are Nigerian lawyers following? Almost everything is bastardised in the legal profession today. Ha, nigeria! Questionable characters are appointed to judicial positions. Look at the way they are dishing out SAN to their children! SANship is now virtually meaningless, no wonder Ghanaians abolished its equivalent in their country.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by blackmercyvelli(m): 7:30am On Nov 03, 2018
Go and ask that jam quetion from google ,
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Diso60090(m): 7:30am On Nov 03, 2018
Haji
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by mimimile93: 7:30am On Nov 03, 2018
Rossikki:
Nearly 60 years after independence from colonial rule, why do our lawyers still wear these things on their heads?

https://www.fixusjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nigeria-lawyer.jpg

Is it that we cannot devise a home-grown attire for our lawyers, or is it that we so love the colonial rulers and exploiters of our land, that we just cannot let go of their legacy?

Did somebody do juju on us to turn us into mumus where the colonialists are concerned?

India, Pakistan, and parts of China were colonised by the British. But their legal systems have jettisoned those colonial wigs ages ago.

In Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other ex-colonies, still continue to wear them.

What is wrong with us as a people?

Seriously, we need to approach our ancestors for forgiveness, in case we did something to them that made them place a curse on us, that has turned us into dumb mumus without basic common sense and dignity, especially where it concerns Europeans.

Imagine for a second how the white people will be laughing their heads off when they see us wearing these things, a full sixty years after independence.

It's truly disgusting.
This wig is the main reason most Nigerians read law.. Just to wear it.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Wiseandtrue(f): 7:31am On Nov 03, 2018
Rossikki:
Nearly 60 years after independence from colonial rule, why do our lawyers still wear these things on their heads?

https://www.fixusjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nigeria-lawyer.jpg
There is nothing wrong with this attire it's not as if they wear it forever! It's a uniform!

It makes them look professional. Are the lawyers complaining or is this another conspiracy to make hijab formalhuh

We have more pressing issues and you are talking about wig undecided
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by kufre2010(m): 7:32am On Nov 03, 2018
WHY IS AN OLD MAN LIKE BUHARI WITH OLD MENTALITY STILL RULLING US?

BUHARI RULED MY GRANDFATHER, HE RULED ME AND NOW MY CHILDREN HAS GROWN UP TO MEET HIM. IS HE THE ONLY CAPABLE PERSON?
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Lifestone(m): 7:32am On Nov 03, 2018
But bro why do you wear shirts, T shirt and suits (if you do) which are English wears? and not only native attires. Sometimes we over dramatize things.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by JuanDeDios: 7:32am On Nov 03, 2018
Pomposity. I guess they think it'd rob them of the some of the "efisy". It's "kolo mentality" at its best.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by sacajawea(m): 7:32am On Nov 03, 2018
Lmfao haha

You want Some families to go Hungry
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Justseyii(m): 7:32am On Nov 03, 2018
It's a primitive decision. The heat in this country is too much for all this
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by sacajawea(m): 7:33am On Nov 03, 2018
Lifestone:
But bro why do you wear shirts, T shirt and suits (if you do) which are English wears? and not only native attires. Sometimes we over dramatize things.
At law sch Grad you go see People Show Themselves on top this wig so lol. Naija a lot of things just funny oh
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Offpoint: 7:33am On Nov 03, 2018
'cause we're still mentally enslaved to the white folks. mental slavery is the worst of all slavery.

not only the lawyers, try to wear agbada or any Nigerian dress to work or interview...
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by 8686(m): 7:34am On Nov 03, 2018
Nice observation OP but I think we can only copy and paste. We've not been lucky enough to have leaders that are futuristic in thinking and can evolve past pre colonial ways. If u see some lawyers wigs sef, na like overused sponge.
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by Nobody: 7:34am On Nov 03, 2018
Nigeria is a country with many ethnic groups with different ways of dressing.
so I don't know that tribe that you will copy it traditional dress that will be generally accepted by everyone
Re: Why Do Our Lawyers Still Wear White Man Wigs? by azpekuliar: 7:34am On Nov 03, 2018
They keep wearing it to preserve the tradition as inherited from the British.
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