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The struggle of being that African neighbor
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33 days agoThe Struggles of Being “That” African Neighbor
You know that one neighbor who always borrows stuff and somehow forgets to return it? Yeah… if you don’t know them, then congratulations—you are probably that neighbor.
African neighborhoods are a special kind of comedy show. You can never predict what will happen next:
Electricity Drama: Just when you’re about to enjoy your favorite TV show—NEPA strikes! Suddenly, the whole street is outside, united by one chorus: “Up NEPA!” The funny part? Even the neighbor with generator will switch it off for a second to join the celebration.
The Borrowing Olympics: Africans don’t just borrow sugar. Oh no! We borrow salt, matches, even cooking pots. One day my neighbor knocked on my door and said, “Please, can I borrow your frying pan? I’ll bring it back.” Guess what? The frying pan traveled so much, I think it has dual citizenship now.
Community Wi-Fi: Forget MTN and Airtel packages. Real African data bundles are called “Let me connect to my neighbor’s hotspot.” And trust me, the Wi-Fi password is a national secret, guarded more tightly than your grandmother’s jollof rice recipe.
Uninvited Aunties: Have you noticed how African homes don’t believe in “I’ll call before I visit”? Aunties just appear like surprise exam questions. You’ll hear a knock: “Tokunbo, open the door. We just came to greet you.” But somehow, greeting always ends with eating your food and taking away the meat portion you were saving.
Life in Africa is funny because we all share these little experiences. If you’re laughing while reading this, don’t worry—you’re not alone. And if you’re not laughing… maybe you’re still waiting for your frying pan to return