Ten Hidden Things people Miss About Nigeria When Abroad- Sixt-Media Lane
I feel the beauty of Nigeria is not well expressed enough in the media. With most Western countries implementing tough immigration policies, it’s time to reflect on what we have back home and appreciate it.
This is a list of some top things to miss about Nigeria when you leave. They go thus:
(1) The food:
In my view, most Western foods are just good for aesthetics. I had always admired them in the vacation pictures of celebrities. After tasting so many cuisines, my perception has changed. Nothing compared to our pounded yam, Egusi soup and bushmeat lol
(2) The women:
The dating market in Nigeria is straightforward. If you have something to offer, you are instantly a major stakeholder with majority market shares. The women are beautiful, physically endowed and accessible. Abroad, the fact that a figure parades some boobs doesn’t make the person a female. Things are so complicated. Someone can even withdraw consent when you are close to climaxing.
(3) The people:
Nigerians are naturally exciting and interesting to converse with. Nigerians easily provide psychological support to themselves. We all have that carefree friend who can talk you out of a bad mood effortlessly. That kind of vibe is scarce amongst foreigners.
(4) The weather:
What could be more depressing than winter or a weather of 2°C? In a way, it slows down the economy and makes people feel lazy. Unlike in summer, the pubs flourish. With the average weather conditions ranging from 25°C to 32°C in Nigeria, the party never stops.
(5) Sabbath Day:
Sundays are usually exciting in Nigeria for Christians. The praise & worship sessions and pseudo-fashion parades are ecstatic. Abroad, Sundays are mostly for managing hangovers for fun-lovers.
[b](6) Marital life:
In Nigeria, a man is the king in his home. He gets away with everything especially when he is well-to-do. Abroad, it’s a woman’s world. Even pets like cats and dogs hold a higher stake than a man. This is one of the reasons why marriages of immigrants easily crumble as some men struggle with the new reality.
(7) Ease of life:
Life appears easier and simpler in Africa. People have been able to achieve work-life balance. Family support also makes life less bumpy. Over here, people almost work till death to pay for any facility they enjoy. Work is so frustrating that over 9.3 million people of the working-age population have chosen to stay unemployed and live on benefits.
Cost of living:
Except for the ruthless Tinubu regime, the cost of living in Nigeria is generally low. About 70% of earnings in the UK go into paying house rents and accompanying bills. The average rent for a family accommodation, in a low-income city, is about £800. This is a country where barely 15% of the working population earns £50,000 and above annually. We haven’t even factored in the excessive taxes.
(9) Career growth:
When Trump used the term “black jobs”, the immigrants knew exactly what he meant. Most immigrants in the UK are perpetually stuck in dead-end health and social care jobs. The barriers keeping you there appear absent, but you can hardly leave. As we have the issue of tribalism in Nigeria, the ‘higher version’ is also a factor militating against career growth abroad.
(10) The parties:
Despite the current cash crunch in Nigeria, the social gatherings are still colourful, exhilarating and vibrant. Exotic meals still litter the decorated tables, with pieces of meat as big as Wike’s head. It is simply cultural. In the UK, someone will invite you to a party and you will pay for your drinks.
In conclusion, before you tell me to return home to enjoy the provisions, I have already questioned myself. My response lies in the dynamics of ‘giveaways and takeaways’. You can’t have it all.
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