First off, fast fashion is a serious fiasco. If I see one more “Gucci” shirt for N2,000 in Balogun market, I might just scream. These knockoffs aren’t just making us all look like extras in a low-budget Nollywood movie; they’re also a disaster for the environment. Let’s rock our beautiful, locally made Ankara and Aso Oke. Besides, supporting our local designers keeps the money within Nigeria. Talk about killing two birds with one stylish stone!
Next, enough with the keto this, keto that! We are Nigerians, we love our jollof, pounded yam, and egusi. Diet culture promotes unhealthy body standards and makes people feel guilty for enjoying their suya. Instead, let’s promote balance. Eat your amala, just maybe not the entire pot in one sitting. Life is too short to miss out on that smoky, peppery goodness.
And then there’s the clickbait craze. “You won’t believe what Tinubu did next!” And then you click, only to find out he attended a boring meeting. Journalism should inform, not deceive. Let’s demand quality reporting that respects our intelligence. After all, we’re not here to be led on a wild goose chase!
Cancel culture needs a serious clapback. Yes, people make mistakes. No, not every mistake means they should be banished to the shadow realm forever. Let’s allow room for growth and redemption. Nigerians are famous for their forgiving nature except when it comes to defending our own on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Lagos is practically drowning in plastic bottles and nylon bags. How about we all try carrying reusable bags and water bottles? Imagine how much cleaner our streets and beaches would be. And maybe, just maybe, Danfo drivers would stop using the ocean as their personal trash bin.
If I see one more “Hey guys, welcome to my channel!” I might just hit the ‘unfollow’ button. The influencer market is oversaturated, and half of them are promoting products they don’t even use. We need more authentic content – less “Use my discount code!” and more real-life experiences.
And let’s talk about toxic positivity trouble. “It is well” and “God’s time is the best” can be comforting, but sometimes we need to acknowledge that things are tough. It’s okay to have bad days. Nigerians are resilient, but we don’t always have to be Supermen and Superwomen. Let’s normalise seeking help and sharing our struggles.
The 24/7 hustle culture has us all stressed out. We’re not machines. How about we advocate for better work-life balance and actually use our leave days? Burnout is real, and no, sleeping in the office is not a badge of honour.
Selling all your belongings and living out of a suitcase sounds romantic until you realise you have to wear the same shirt every day. Minimalism is great, but let’s keep it practical. We need more “essentials only” and less “I sold my bed for a mat.”
And lastly, gender reveal gbas-gbos. Between burning down forests and causing explosions, gender reveal parties have gotten out of hand. Plus, they reinforce old-school gender norms. How about we just have a nice baby shower and leave the pyrotechnics out of it? Our environment and neighbours will thank us.
Let’s move forward with style, authenticity, and a healthy dose of common sense!
