Let’s talk about some of them and what they mean. Here’s our list of the top 10 superstitions Nigerians still follow.
We’re Nigerians, and despite our modern and sophisticated nature, we often still find ourselves believing in and obeying certain age-old superstitions.
We may laugh at these superstitions sometimes, but when we begin to see their signs, we often don’t joke about them.
Today, let’s talk about some of them and what they mean. Here’s our list of the top 10 superstitions Nigerians still follow.
Don’t Whistle at Night
Every Nigerian child has been warned: “Stop whistling at night!” The fear that you might invite snakes or wandering spirits is so strong that, even as an adult, you pause before whistling in the dark. It may not sound rational, but you don’t want to find out the hard way.
If Your Palm Itches, Money is Coming
This one is a national favourite. An itchy palm is a sign of financial breakthrough – or so we believe. Some people even rub their palms on their pockets to “direct” the money their way.
Don’t Sweep at Night
We’ve all encountered elders trying to stop us from sweeping at night. They’ll often ask with genuine concern whether you’re trying to sweep your destiny away. To this day, many Nigerians will rather wait till morning than risk going broke because of late-night cleaning.
Hitting Your Left Toe Means Bad Luck Ahead
Stumble with your left foot while walking? Nigerians will tell you to be careful because trouble might be coming. Some people even stop, hiss, or whisper prayers before continuing their. . Continue..Reading. .
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
