Everybody knows that Nigerian women don鈥檛 play with their birthdays. They鈥檙e either going for the pomp of an engagement party or they鈥檙e switching off their phones till the day passes. Here are six ways Nigerian women celebrate their birthdays.
1. 笔丑辞迟辞蝉丑辞辞迟听
What鈥檚 a Nigerian woman鈥檚 birthday without a photoshoot? They start planning the photoshoot a year in advance so nothing can go wrong. These birthday pictures sometimes double as headshots for work. You know how versatile Nigerian women can be.
2. Dinner with friends聽
Nigerian women love an elaborate dinner with friends to celebrate their new age, one where they can invite all their friends and frenemies. Sometimes, their exes might even be there. Anything for the celebrant.
3. Date with partner聽
Nothing says, 鈥淚 am loved,鈥 like a picture of a Nigerian woman and her man鈥檚 legs or hands or back view 鈥 as long as his face doesn鈥檛 show.
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4. Clubbing games
Another thing Nigerian women love is to feel like the center of attention; birthdays at the club are a perfect way to experience that. The hype man will focus on cheering her up, the DJ will focus on playing her favorite songs.
5. Games night
Games night, especially with a bring your own bottle, is one of the best ways for Nigerian women to celebrate their birthdays. It saves money 鈥 no need to buy an expensive outfit or plan drinks for a crowd. Just dress up and show up.
6. Alone time聽
When all the plans fail, switch off your phone till the birthday is over. You can鈥檛 come and kill yourself.
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