So I usually have numerous conversations with my colleagues at work. Most times it's usually about experiences growing up. Situational events and the state of the nation.

I've recently noticed that I freeze any time they ask me about nigeria.

So i'm putting this question out to other nigerians.

What do you say when you're asked about your experiences and the state of nigeria?

Do you paint paradise? do you tell it as it is? or do you dodge the question?

Wetin my eyes don see my mouth no fit talk am finish na my reply always

Hahahahaha I just remembered when I was playing pubg mobile and my team member asked me where I am from I replied I am from home. Dude is not proud at all

Shithole

cletz991:
Shithole

Very correct!

Rubbish country

I'd put on a longing smile and say:

"it's summer all year round. the sun shines so brightly it lightens up your mood.

You could attend a party uninvited and have your bellyful of food. No resentment; No shame; no judgement.

There's a deep sense of community. you're automatically your neighbor's keeper. it's your duty to check if James the okada rider who lived next door has woken up or not; or if Mama Titi and her kids, who live just behind your house, have returned from their trip to the village.

the people are resilient, persistent and hell bent to succeed; and their sense of humor is second to none. they joke about any and everything. it's what keeps them going. it's how they survive".

youngRx:
I'd put on a longing smile and say:

"it's summer all year round. the sun shines so brightly it lightens up your mood.

You could attend a party uninvited and have your bellyful of food. No resentment; No shame; no judgement.

There's a deep sense of community. you're automatically your neighbor's keeper. it's your duty to check if James the okada rider who lived next door has woken up or not; or if Mama Titi and her kids, who live just behind your house, have returned from their trip to the village.

the people are resilient, persistent and hell bent to succeed; and their sense of humor is second to none. they joke about any and everything. it's what keeps them going. it's how they survive".

Oh my, I haven't read something of this nature in a long while. You should comment regularly, this is a masterpiece.

If you see how Nigerian Quorans hype Nigeria. Oh you'll be so proud to be a Nigerian. But here on nairaland wahala for who dey hype Nigeria.

meobizy:
I answer their questions from my point of view and keep it moving. There is no greater shock to first world citizens than an African paying upfront for commodities which their lazy selves purchase in installments.

I can imagine

Hintona:
If you see how Nigerian Quorans hype Nigeria. Oh you'll be so proud to be a Nigerian. But here on nairaland wahala for who dey hype Nigeria.

exactly! There z one name like dat. Always hyping this shit hole.

meobizy:
I answer their questions from my point of view and keep it moving. There is no greater shock to first world citizens than an African paying upfront for commodities which their lazy selves purchase in installments.

They're more shocked at the foolishness of such an action.

Poo-hole

ZINIIBANKS:
Poo-hole

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I know say your mind don land for Switzerland already but hey, calling Naija a poo-hole is too much


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youngRx:
I'd put on a longing smile and say:

"it's summer all year round. the sun shines so brightly it lightens up your mood.

You could attend a party uninvited and have your bellyful of food. No resentment; No shame; no judgement.

There's a deep sense of community. you're automatically your neighbor's keeper. it's your duty to check if James the okada rider who lived next door has woken up or not; or if Mama Titi and her kids, who live just behind your house, have returned from their trip to the village.

the people are resilient, persistent and hell bent to succeed; and their sense of humor is second to none. they joke about any and everything. it's what keeps them going. it's how they survive".

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I like the fact that your points lay focus on the people.

I say


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmrBR0D7TUQ

Observing