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15 Myths Every Nigerian Believed Growing Up

If you grew up in Nigeria, then we are sure that you heard these myths and almost certainly believed them; probably even still believe some of them till today.

Don’t worry we don’t judge, we believed them too.

1. India once beat Nigeria at football 99 goals to 1.

nigeria india

Lmao. I won’t even lie, I still kinda believe this.

2. Doing this would stop a bird from flying mid-air.

fingers crossed

It never worked, so I just assumed I was doing it wrong.

3. If a girl beats a boy with a broom his penis will shrink.

NOT TODAY, SATAN | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

I tried my best not to get any girl angry.

4. If you walk over someone’s legs, their kids will be like you.

COME AND CROSS BACK I DON'T WANT WAHALA | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

I never used to joke with this one. You must cross back.

5. If you swallow any fruit’s seed, a tree will grow inside you.

I SWALLOWED BY ACCIDENT | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

The first time it happened, I cried the whole day.

6. Coconut water will make you stupid.

SEE WHY YOU DON'T KNOW BOOK | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

So much delicious coconut water wasted.

7. Whistling at night invites demons or snakes.

WILL YOU STOP WHISTLING | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

Never risked it.

8. If you bend and look between your legs at night, you’ll see ghosts.

i dont play with demons

It’s not me and you, abeg.

9. When you wear your clothes inside out, money is coming.

shirt inside out

I still believe this one sha.

10. If you eat in your dream, you have joined a coven.

YOU ATE WHERE? | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

Deliverance straight.

11. When you sneeze repeatedly, people are talking about you somewhere.

MY ENEMIES ARE PLANNING ME | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

My God is bigger.

12. When rain is falling and sun is shining, a Lion/Elephant is giving birth.

NOT SURE IF IT'S A LION OR ELEPHANT THEY TOLD ME | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

Seriously, is it a Lion or an Elephant?

13. If someone sleeps with their legs on the wall, they have gone for a meeting with witches.

ARE YOU A WINCH? | image tagged in disgruntled black woman | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

*does sign of the cross*

14. If you pick money from the ground you’ll turn into yam.

HAY GOD! IT WAS JUST N500 | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

So many crisp notes left on the floor.

15. If they write your name with red biro, you will die.

YOU WANT TO KILL ME | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

Ah! Stop it.

Source: Zikoko.com

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