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Respect For Meat
The very idea that meat must be eaten last is not written anywhere but most of us respect meat enough above everything else. Personally, I have observed that different ethnic groups respect meat differently. For instance, Yoruba people honour meat by eating it in the beginning, middle and ending of the meal; Igbo people respect the meat till the meal is over. The reverence for meat is an African thing. The Kikuyu of Kenya have been known to eat meat of diverse origins. Even crocodile is eaten in those parts.Jollof Rice
If you do not know by now that it is not Nigerian in origin, you should not have the effrontery to eat it again. But you will. Nevertheless, It is Senegalese in origin. The name Jollof is a reference to its Wolof origin(the Wolof or Jollof empire) in the 14thc – 16thc.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Maize
Maize as we know it was an imported crop. History has it that the Portuguese brought it with them from their American colonies on their many sojourns across the world. Alongside crops like coconut, it was one of those good few things that came from our early interactions with the West.Toyota Camry 2003/4
That car is the go-to Uber driver model. You cannot fault its users because the cheap parts and excellent fuel economy make it a shoo-in for Nigerian roads. What’s more? The car feels built for our roads because even potholes are scared of the car. All these things contribute to a high resale value in the used car market. The Toyoda family will always be welcome in Nigeria for that car alone.Religion
You would think Jesus was crucified at Nnewi, not Golgotha or Mohammed was laid to rest at Kano, not Medina. We do love our religion in this country. There is a lot of facts where this comes from but we will put it off till next week. Then, again I will like to know your thoughts so share and react in the comment section to it. Featured Image Source: Demand AfricaGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor at connectnigeria dot com