My very first Nigerian party!

On my recent visit to London I visited my good friend Marsha for a couple days.  We have known each for almost twenty years, we’ve lost touch, reconnected and stayed in touch even though she migrated to London.

“Gordon” as I fondly call her is always up for fun and adventure and that never changed over the years. During my visit with her I was introduced to a number of Nigerians who live in her building.  My first perception of them were nonchalant, but that was until I went to one of their parties!

All ready for the party....

It was freezing cold and not being as adventurous as Gordon, it took some convincing to get me on board with this plan of going to a Nigerian party in the middle of winter, I eventually caved (maybe bullied) and so I went to my first ever Nigerian “event”!

I was of the firm view that nobody on the face of this planet can party like a Trini…but I was forced to reconsider that foregone conclusion. Nigerians, much like Trinis enjoy socializing and partying, the music is somewhat similar in terms of the rhythm, however, the dance moves was vastly different!  

Gordon and I partying the Nigerian way!

I gathered that Nigerian loves a good party, hold true to their culture and loves to dress up for an event.  They also seem to enjoy entertaining and meeting people.  I was hit on by a few curious minds wanting to know which part of the world I hailed from or sharing their Caribbean experience with me….their twang took some effort to understand but I think once you get the hang of it, its not that bad.

All in all,  it was an awesome to experience partying in another part of the world, with a group that reminded me of home and how much we Trinis enjoy our culture and party!