Lagos is a hilarious comedy zone.
Its people have the most peculiar mannerisms and as you drive or walk
through the street, there is always something to make you laugh.
One
place to find the most-queer lot are at Lagos parties. Nigerians love
to party. This is why on Saturdays’, at almost every nook and cranny of
the bubbly city, giant loudspeakers and grand canopies litter around
with people sauntering to and fro in dapper costumes as they clamour for
a good time. Read on as Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies some of them.
The uninvited guests
It
is normal practice that only persons with an invitation card should be
granted entry into a party. But, in a populated city like Lagos, you
will always find someone that makes it their life-goal to gatecrash a
party. In light of this, the organizers often ensure adequate security
at the venue to curtail the excesses of uninvited guests…but they
somehow still find their way through.
The third party friend
They
are not familiar with the host of the party but they have a good
rapport with a ‘big shot’ who can get them into the loudest beanfeast
in Lagos.
At
these parties, the third-party-friend flanks the influential individual
like a bodyguard and expect to be given the same VIP treatment. In
addition, they brag and overhype themselves but, if you do a thorough
background check on them, they are simply opportunists.
The glutton
Refreshment
is each glutton’s primary concern. Every other thing is secondary. He
positions himself where he can receive everything that is being
distributed – food, soft drink, water and alcohol. His appetite is
insatiable as he voraciously munches all day long on the streets without
a care as to who’s watching him! This is your typical Lagos hustler and
in this city, he’s always around the corners.
The praise singers
Nigerians
love being praised and this is why you will often find these lot at
parties. Their aim is to extract money from you by singing rhythmic
songs accompanied by deft beats from a talking drum. If you are not
careful, you will spend all your money on them as they can compliment
you to high-heavens. To keep your wallet safe, it is either you ignore
them or offer them a generous token.
| Ogunfowoke Adeniyi | |
| Travel/Technology Writer | |
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