Ah, the sweet nostalgia of growing up in a Nigerian home! Childhood in Nigeria came with its unique traditions that were both hilarious and heartwarming. Here are four throwback practices that will have you grinning with nostalgia:

1. The “I’m Coming” Disappearance Act
   Do you remember when your mum or dad would leave the house and say, “I’m coming,” only to return hours later? As kids, we genuinely believed they were stepping out for just a moment, only to end up playing detective when we realized they weren’t coming back anytime soon. “I’m coming” was code for don’t wait up, but somehow, we never learned.
2. Sunday Rice Extravaganza
   Sunday lunch wasn’t just a meal; it was a sacred ritual. Whether it was jollof, fried rice, or white rice with that stew your mum made with love (and plenty of meat), we all knew that Sundays were incomplete without it. Bonus points if you had to sit through Super Story while waiting for the rice to be ready.
3. Dancing for Visitors
   If you didn’t perform your best rendition of a cultural dance or recite “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” in front of visitors, did you even grow up in a Nigerian home? Parents somehow believed your little “performance” would make guests more comfortable, while you died a little inside from stage fright. The applause at the end, though? Priceless.
4. The Treasure Hunt for Hidden Treats
   Every Nigerian mum had a stash of biscuits or sweets hidden somewhere in the house. It was our unofficial childhood mission to find it! The thrill of opening random cupboards or checking inside pots was unmatched. But woe betide you if you got caught it wasn’t just your treasure hunt that ended; your playtime might, too.

Nigerian childhood traditions had a way of shaping our humor and resilience. Which one of these traditions do you miss the most? Let us know you know we’re all in this together!