Culture

A quick roundup of Feel-Good TikTok Reels — short, relatable skits doing the heavy lifting of laughter for stressed Nigerians this week.

Nigerians increasingly turn to humour — memes, skits, and group-chat chaos — as an emotional survival system in a country where pressure hits from every side.

Influencers vs. Institutions captures a growing reality in Nigeria: people now trust online creators more than the systems meant to guide and protect them. As public confidence in authority collapses, influencers have become unexpected validators of truth, taste, and justice — shaping how Nigerians think, act, and decide.

A dancer requests a bold costume. A designer declines due to Christian values. The clash sparks a bigger question: should personal beliefs in business shape who gets served? Nigeria’s cultural debate is louder than ever.

The “I’m not a fool, sir” clip went viral after a November 11 Abuja standoff. This explainer tracks the im not a fool sir meme — origin, spread, and how to amplify responsibly.