Lets face it, when it comes to Africa, what most people think of is the corruption, kidnappings, poverty.What a lot of people don't know about though, are the superstitions, myths and legends that have to do with Africa itself.WHISTLING AT NIGHTSome people enjoy whistling, making music without singing and just your lips, perfect for those who cant sing.In some parts of Nigeria though, you must not whistle at night, Because you will wake the dead, who will whistle back at you and just may escort you back to their graves, its not a matter of question, they WILL take you.Another belief is that you will be calling snakes to you, no you won't be able to control them.THE BEAUTIFUL PLAITSThe story of this folklore is commonly told in Nigerian boarding schools, now take note that in most Nigerian schools, girls must have their hair in plaits/cornrows. Anyway the story goes like this;"In this very school, some time ago, there was a girl whose hair was the finest, it was always beautifully made and very neat, but when asked who made her hair, the girl would reply and say it was a very shy and quiet friend of hers, well people got tired of asking and dropped the subject.Until one night, one of her roommates woke up and let out a scream, there was the girl headless, plaiting her own head."PREGNANT WOMENMost cultures and tribes have their own rules and beliefs when it comes to pregnant women. Nigerians are no different.In some cultures, like the Ijaw and Yorubas, a pregnant woman is not allowed to see a masquerade because they believe that the baby will look like a masquerade when it is born.Also in some places, when a pregnant woman is sitting with her legs out, you must not cross her legs, the reason' The baby might look like you or bad luck will follow the child.http://www.onlineleaks247.com/index.php/2015/12/03/10-most-bizarre-nigerian-myths/CC: lalasticlala,ishilove
Click here to read full news..
