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Book SynopsisIn Be(com)ing Nigerian: A Guide, Elnathan John provides an affecting, unrestrained and satirical guide to the Nigerians you will meet at home and abroad, or on your way to hell and to heaven. It is a searing look at how power is performed, negotiated and abused in private and in public; in politics, business, religious institutions and in homes. From the exploration of religious hypocrisy to inequality in matters of the heart, the collection is a jab at Nigerian society and what it means to be a Nigerian. Beyond poking fun at the holders of power, it is a summons, a provocation and a call for introspection among all levels of society. As is often said in Nigeria, when you point with one finger, there are four others pointing back at you. This engrossing read is a must-have for Nigerians on how to move beyond shame and arrogance, and for non-Nigerians, a uniquely informative guide on how to accept their awe and envy of Nigerians. It is an invitation for everyone to embrace and rejoice in their inner Nigerian. Here is your definitive guide to Be(com)ing Nigerian.
Trade Review"Elnathan John is a writer to watch.” - The New York Times
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION In The Beginning... SPIRITUAL How To Worship The Nigerian God How To Be A Pastor How To Fly Private To The Glory Of God IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH How To Be Sick How To Die TEMPORAL How To Show Love How To Own A Slave How To Communicate In Times Of Crises How To Conduct A Meeting How To Be A Car Owner WORKING CLASS, WORKING HARD How To Use A Business Card How To Identify A Middle Class Nigerian How To Be A Mechanic How To Be A Nigerian Writer How To Be A Journalist How To Be A Kidnapper LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT How To Be A Lawyer How To Be A Police Officer POLITRICKING How To Be A Politician How To Be First Lady How To Be An Opposition Politician INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS How To Get Foreign Friends How To Be A Good African SAVIOURS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL How To Run A Nigerian Ngo How To Be A Black Saviour WHEN IN NIGERIA... NOTES FOR THE FOREIGNER IN NIGERIA How To Be An Expatriate In Nigeria Tips For The Foreign Journalist Covering Nigerian Elections APPENDIX AND TRAVEL ADVICE Travel Advice For Nigerians Going To The U.S. Travel Advice For Nigerians Going To The UK Common Nigerian Phrases And Expressions
