Ezinoma

You can understand every single word a Nigerian says to you and STILL completely misunderstand the situation.

A lot of people think Nigerians will shout or look angry when they want to set a boundary. But the truth is: a Nigerian will warn you 5 times with a calm smile before anything happens.

Phrases like: 🚩 "You don dey raise shoulder" 🚩 "Make we dey look" 🚩 "Your eye go soon clear"

If you take these words literally, you’re missing the entire conversation.

I just released a brand-new masterclass breaking down the hidden psychology, tone shifts, and social boundaries behind all 5 silent warnings so you never get caught off guard:

🎬 Watch the full breakdown here: 👉 5 Innocent Pidgin Phrases That Are Actually Serious Warnings

Drop in the comments: Which of these phrases have you heard someone say to you before? 👇

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1 day ago | [YT] | 1

Ezinoma

Be honest… if a Nigerian person smiles and tells you "Make we dey look" during a conversation or business deal, what do you think they actually mean? 🤔🇳🇬

Cast your vote below, then watch the full breakdown to see if your eye go soon clear! 👇

🚨 If you picked Option 1, you might be walking into a social trap! Watch the full masterclass on the 5 innocent phrases that are secretly serious warnings: 👉 5 Innocent Pidgin Phrases That Are Actually Serious Warnings


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Ezinoma

You can understand every word a Nigerian says to you and STILL completely misunderstand them.

And this is where a lot of foreigners, returnees and even people dating Nigerians get stuck.

You learn a few Pidgin words.

You understand what they literally mean.

You think, “Okay, I’m getting this.”

Then someone says something like:

“No wahala.”
“I’m coming.”
“You dey whine me?”
“Your eye go soon clear.”

…and suddenly you have no idea what is actually happening.

Because Nigerian communication isn't just vocabulary.

It’s tone. Context. Intention. Relationship. Pressure.

The same words can mean something completely different depending on who said them, how they said them, and what was happening before they said it.

And THAT is the part nobody prepares you for.

That’s why I created PIDGIN 101 — You’re Hearing Nigerians… But Missing What They Mean.

It’s not a dictionary of Nigerian words.

It’s a beginner-friendly guide to helping you understand the hidden meaning behind everyday Nigerian communication so you can stop constantly wondering:

“Wait… what did they actually mean by that?”

If you've ever found yourself confused by a Nigerian conversation even though you understood the words, this was made for you.

PIDGIN 101 is available now.

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And if you’re new here: I’m Ezinoma I decode the social meaning behind how Nigerians actually communicate.

Welcome. 🇳🇬

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Ezinoma

A Nigerian says:

“I’m coming.”

You wait.

5 minutes.

10 minutes.

20 minutes.

…

Welcome. 😂

Before you conclude that Nigerians have a different concept of time…

sometimes “I’m coming” isn’t really about coming.

Depending on the situation, it can mean:

“Give me a moment.”

“I’m on my way.”

“I’m stepping away.”

And sometimes…

yes, they really are coming. 😂

Be honest:

Have you ever taken a Nigerian phrase literally and later realised…

“Ohhh. That’s not what they meant.”

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Ezinoma

If you’re shopping in Nigeria and hear someone say “How much last?”, they’re not asking about the last price you mentioned.

It’s a common Nigerian bargaining phrase used to ask for your best or final price — and understanding it can help you navigate everyday buying and selling without missing the social cue.

If you’re a foreigner, expat, returnee, or anyone learning how Nigerians actually communicate, these small phrases matter.

Watch the full video for 10 everyday Nigerian phrases that can expose you as a foreigner in Nigeria.

#NigerianPidgin #NigerianEnglish #Nigeria #LearnNigerianPidgin #NigerianCulture #PidginEnglish

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

Ezinoma

GOOD MORNING 👀

Quick test before you start your day:

A Nigerian tells you:

“Just die the matter.”

What do you think they mean?
Let’s see who’s reading the room.

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

Ezinoma

If a Nigerian looks at your work, smiles, and says, "You dey try," what does it actually mean?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Ezinoma

You can speak Pidgin, understand every single word, and still be completely lost in the conversation.

Because in Nigeria, translating word-for-word is a massive trap. Some of the most common "polite" words—like "Abeg" and "No Wahala" can actually make you look completely clueless or even highly disrespectful to elders if you use them wrong!

I just posted a full 12-minute deep dive decoding 5 "Polite" Pidgin words that are secretly rude. Go watch it now, learn the hidden social rules, and grab your free survival cheat sheet in the description! 👇


👉 Watch here: (https://youtu.be/0GmbRox4QF4)

Once you watch, come back and cast your vote above! Let's see who can read the room like a local! 😉

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Ezinoma

Okay, I think I owe you guys an explanation 😂🇳🇬

If you’ve been seeing some of my recent videos and wondering why I’m suddenly posting suitcases, travel essentials, Nigeria travel tips, Pidgin, culture and all sorts of random-looking things…

It’s actually not random.

I’m building something called The Nigeria Edit. 🇳🇬

The idea is simple:
I want to create a place that helps people coming to Nigeria know what to expect, what to pack, how to move around, how to communicate, and how to understand the culture especially if it’s their first time.

So yes, you’ll still see Pidgin from me. 😂
But I’m expanding beyond Pidgin.

You’ll start seeing:
✈️ Nigeria travel tips
🧳 Travel essentials I actually recommend
🗣️ Pidgin & communication
🇳🇬 Nigerian culture & etiquette
🍲 Food, places & experiences
💼 Business travel
and eventually a proper Nigeria Edit resource hub where everything lives.

I’m building it as I go, so you’re basically watching the behind-the-scenes of me figuring this thing out in real time.

And if you see me posting those AI travel videos… yes, they’re mine. I’m testing different ways to make the information useful and actually enjoyable to look at.

For now, if you want to see the travel finds and things I’m recommending, I’m keeping them on my Pinterest while I build the Nigeria Edit properly.

I’ll bring you there when the time is right. 👀🇳🇬

Would you actually use a resource like this before travelling to Nigeria?

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1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Ezinoma

Traveling to Nigeria isn't just about packing clothes it’s about packing real environmental insurance. 🇳🇬💼

After years of watching people make the same critical travel blunders (like having their phone completely die in the middle of Lagos traffic with no maps, or getting slammed with massive baggage fees at the counter), I’ve officially launched a brand new project: The Nigeria Edit.

It is a curated travel and cultural intelligence resource designed to help tourists, expats, and the diaspora prepare for their trips without the stress or guesswork.

I’m dropping the full visual breakdown of my ultimate packing checklists, airport survival tools, and travel hacks over on our brand new Pinterest page!

👇🏽 Tap the link below to follow the page, save the checklists, and start traveling smarter:

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