Life of a typical Nigerian.

Masquerading fear with anger

Displaying hatred with fanaticism. 

A painted smile conceals the depth of depression. 

We are a very hardworking people, but full of corruption and injustice. 

Our prayers echo louder than the resonance of effort put into work. We complain a lot, but repeats the same blunder every four years cycle. 


There's no excuse for the corruption that has eaten deep into us. And there's also no justification for a hard labour, that could barely feed us adequately, when there are other basic needs to be met.

We all know the path of righteousness, but the struggle to survive is intense, and so, it's survival of the fittest. We are a mirror reflecting the leadership we critique, In the paradox, we are both critic and reflection.


Love proclaimed in religious rhythms, aren't we a zealous religious people? But it is all man for himself. An injury to one, is a distant ripple, insignificant, so far it doesn't affect us directly.


“God bless Nigeria, but my blessings must come first.”

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