Growing up, everybody made adulthood look sweet. Adults had freedom. Adults had money. Adults could travel. Adults could do whatever they wanted. What they didn't tell us was the most important part.

Nobody Knows What They're Doing

When you were younger, adults looked like they had life figured out. Now that you're grown, you've realised something shocking: everybody is just vibing and hoping for the best.

You just wake up every morning and say: "God abeg." Then you continue.

The Bills Are Aggressive

Nobody explained that adulthood comes with...

Your account balance is always playing hide and seek. And life doesn't care. You could be down bad and Spotify would still deduct from your last card, and you compulsorily have to eat Mavo's lyrics. Because what do you want to do?

You Now Understand Why Parents Were Always Angry

When you were younger, your parents used to shout about everything.

Sleep Is Now a Luxury

As a child you used to fight sleep. Now sleep is the best thing that can happen to you. You even plan sleep.

Nigerian Weekends Are a Scam Too

You think you'll finally rest. But Saturday comes with a checklist.

By Sunday evening you're already mentally preparing for Monday.

Random Prices Will Scare You

You never really understand the prices of certain items until you become a proper adult.

Everybody Is Managing

If you ask any Nigerian adult how things are going, the answer is always the same:
"Ah we thank God, we're managing." Rather