If you live in Lagos, you must learn how to pray. Stepping out of the house feels like, God I am going out again, see me through. Anything can happen, from trailers falling on people, to Lagbuses crushing people standing…
Lagos people and the evil spirit of impatience – Lucia Edafioka
They say there are spirits everywhere, and that these spirits influence the general aura of a place. In Abuja they say it’s the spirit of runs girl, sugar daddy and mummy; and in Warri, it’s the spirit of gra gra,…
Lagosians are suffering from lack of HUGS – Lucia Edafioka
A hug, according to wiki, is an international form of physical intimacy in which two people put their arms around the neck, back or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two persons are involved,…
If you are poor, Naija will oppress you – Lucia Edafioka
Remember that hashtag that trended on twitter a few years ago? #NigeriaForTheRich? Remember the discussions about how if you don’t have plenty money this country will just be oppressing you? On my way home that week I met members of…
Lagos 419 can only catch long throat – Lucia Edafioka
Once upon a time I was a little long throat. The type of kid that sits near you when you want to eat, eyeing your meat. My mum had warned me several times but did I listen? So one day…
This is how l stopped buying already peeled oranges – Lucia Edafioka
Buying already peeled oranges is now a taboo as far as I am concerned. Why? Read my story. You know how when you’re in traffic, you see everything outside your window? That’s how my eyes started roaming o. I shouldn’t…
See o, rape is now a joke – Lucia Edafioka
I returned home one evening to find my neighbour’s son kneeling outside their house bawling, tears and mucus running down his face, his lungs working overtime. Me: Why is Ike crying? Who beat him like this? My aunty: Don’t mind…
You must greet me today
I was minding my business, going from bank to bank because of BVN. I was walking from GTBank to Ecobank, the sun was in my eyes, making me squint. I wanted to get back to the office sharp sharp and…
Death on a Lagos road -Lucia Edafioka
It is no coincidence that Lagos is home to Nigeria’s Nollywood. Every day after work, I look out for drama, something to spice up my evening, keep me amused through traffic; and I always get one or two shows. I…
Have you seen that Ebuka and Adesua Etomi advert? – Lucia
Have you guys seen the H2O advert featuring Mr “I-will-slay-more-than-you-at-your-own-event” Ebuka and the beautiful Adesua Etomi? Of course you have. Many people loved the concept of the advert, the fun it portrayed and the high video quality. But me and…
