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🗣️ Top 10 Nigerian Phrases That Confuse Foreigners (Explained with Love) To the world, they’re confusing. To us, they’re culture, comedy, and coded communication. Let’s decode 10 of Nigeria’s most iconic phrases that leave foreigners scratching their heads — with love 🇳🇬💛 1. “How far?” Meaning: “What’s up?” / “How are things going?” Why it Confuses: Foreigners expect a distance-related answer. But we’re really just saying hello like old pals. 2. “I’m coming.” Meaning: “I’ll be right back.” Why it Confuses: You might think we’re on our way to you. Nope — we’re leaving the room for a second 😄 3. “Sorry!” Meaning: Empathy, not guilt. Why it Confuses: You trip and we say “sorry,” even though it wasn’t our fault. It’s how we show kindness. 4. “No wahala.” Meaning: “No problem” / “It’s all good.” Why it Confuses: Non-Nigerians hear “wahala” and think of drama — but here, it means peace! 5. “He has entered my eye.” Meaning: “I like him/her...

🛬 Why Do Nigerians Clap When the Plane Lands? It’s not just noise — it’s joy, culture, and survival all packed into a round of applause. The wheels touch the runway. A subtle jolt. Then — clap clap clap . If you’ve ever flown with Nigerians, you’ve probably witnessed this loud, proud moment. But what’s really behind it? To outsiders, it might seem odd. But to us? That applause isn’t just relief. It’s faith, celebration, culture, and deep gratitude wrapped in sound. ✈️ Flying in Nigeria: A High-Stakes Journey In many parts of the world, air travel is routine. In Nigeria, it often marks a major event — a first-time flyer, a rare trip, or an escape from the chaos of our roads. So when we land safely, it’s not just an arrival — it’s a victory . That applause? It's a collective “We made it!” . 🙏 Faith, Not Fear Nigerians are spiritual people. Takeoff is usually followed by silent prayers. You’ll see people close their eyes, whisper blessings, o...