Why then do we see a lot of excitement, wearing of green apparel or
whatever outfit will represent one as a true 9Ja in diaspora? We asked
some Ghanaian folks what they know about Nigerians?
1. Nigerians are RICH
It
is the perception of many Ghanaian that Nigerians are rich people. Many
of them own big businesses here in Ghana. Businesses guys like Dangote,
Globacom’s Adenuga, Silverbird Cinema’s Bruce, City Lights, Olu Luther
King, inshort we cannot enumerate them here. The banks, The traders, The
students, and of course the 419s. They all manifest wealth in certain
degrees. Nigeria has oil that has benefited few and contributed to the
economy, so at least there is money in circulation.
2. Nigerians are SMART
When
dealing with a Nigeria Man, you must think fast, you must become clever
quickly because while you are thinking short term he is thinking
future. It is difficult to calculate the brain manipulations of a
Nigerian man, whatever deal he enters into, he has already won you. He
will
pretend to be a fool in deal but at the end you will realize how
foolish you became. Nigerians believe that there is a way where you
can’t see it. He will tell you, let’s go, nothing dey happen. 9Ja no dey
carry last. Nigerians come from a background of fast system, where if
you are dull, you will not survive. The key to success becomes thinking
like a CIA, fighting like Jackie Chan, and feeling super like America.
3. Nigerians are Hardworking
A
Nigerian believes that only the best or nothing, they are not lazy at
all. The come from a society where competition is real. where you always
reminded of another person’s success. So you must labour whether good
or bad. Nigerians want to produce results. They want to show off their
accomplishments and that drives them as well. Nigerians do not tolerate
insults but loves jokes, so everyone avoids to me mocked by society and
hence must hustle.
4. Nigerians are Aggressive
In Nigeria,
or Nigerians won’t say all die be die, they will just harm you.
Nigerians are not reserved, if you push a Nigerian, he won’t push back,
he will punch, but if it is a Ghana man, if you push him, he will ask
you a question: So you pushed me eh? Nigerians are not afraid to try, to
overcome, to win, to penetrate. They will go the extra mile to achieve.
They are not laid back folks. They can fight fast, make peace soon and
continue. The aggressive nature of Nigerians are felt in their military,
police, robbers, politicians, and civilians.
5. Nigerians are Kind
Nigerians
are generous people, they can share whatever they have with others.
There could be reasons for such nature. For instance if you are rich
then you must take care of poor people. Also Nigeria has the highest
number of Chiefs, even now it is multiplying exponentially with Nigerian
Kings in diaspora distributing the title of Chief to those willing and
can afford it. Nigerians also give alms for recognition and to command
respect. Nigerians have the common belief that givers never lack and
hence insure their security of not being in poverty by sharing to
others.
6. Nigerians respect their Women
A Nigerian man
will easily tell an annoying lady to visit his house and see what he
kept there, referring to his wife. Nigerian men take good care of their
women when it comes to material things. They adore them and want them to
have the best. That respect may be hard when it comes to fidelity but
as for worldly goods, A Nigerian will prefer that his wife looks best
while he appears simple. A Nigerian man will not tolerate beating a
woman instead will encourage you to fight your fellow man.
7. Nigerians are 419 people
It
is a common notion that Nigerians are not to be trusted. That their
smartness, aggressiveness, being rich is because of how they can easily
scam you. They world has come to recognize and respect the 419 aspect of
Nigerians. They are everywhere in the world and in every organization.
However as much as we recognize the fact that 419 or Nigerian Scam is
real. Google it and see massive literature on it, but not all Nigerians
are 419 people. Recently we met the Marketing Manager of Vodafone Ghana,
A Nigerian called Uche, she is not a 419 but will definitely be smart.
You see since Nigerians are smart people, it is interesting to note that
where ever they channel that energy to, pays off.
8. Nigerians love Business
A
Nigerian loves money and will see to it that he makes it. He knows that
it is important to lay treasures on earth when thieves come, shoot him.
They have founded many businesses all over the world from scratch.
There are many Nigerians even competing with Ghanaian in their local
market, and they will sell things cheaper and have quick turn over. A
Nigerian will always use any small space giving to him, after 5 years,
He is OGA!! Nigerians are born entrepreneurs, all you need is Nigerian
business partner, of course a trust worthy one and you may be safe but
will make huge profit.
9. Nigerians are Funny people
Having
a sense and spirit of humour a natural endowment of Nigerians. Every
Nigerian is a stand up comedian where ever he is. He will entertain you,
make everyone laugh and still be serious. Many Nigerians do not claim
to be comedians but will easily crack your ribs when you hang out with
them. This funny aspect of Nigerians are sometimes used against them by a
Ghanaian who does not know or appreciate their life style. So a
Nigerian will speak the way he knows how, and will be labelled as
disrespectful. Nigerians now export comedy, while many comedians are
back home making them laugh over everything.
10. Nigerians are Spiritual
The
devotion to deity is paramount in the lives of Nigerians. Sometimes it
is even difficult to understand the vocation of a Nigerian neighbour but
due to his regular church attendance, loud prayer one could easily
suspect him a pastor. Many Nigerian owned churches are doing well here
in Ghana. Nigerian movies end up with ” To God be the Glory”
appreciation.
Ghana and Nigeria relationship is unique in Africa
and will always continue to develop stronger ties in aspects of human
relations.
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