Inside Life | 91心頭利嫋! /category/life/ Come for the fun, stay for the culture! Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:43:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 /wp-content/uploads/zikoko/2020/04/cropped-91心頭利嫋_91心頭利嫋_Purple-Logo-1-150x150.jpg Inside Life | 91心頭利嫋! /category/life/ 32 32 Keeping the Sacred Tradition Alive: The People and Stories Behind Osun Osogbo /life/the-people-and-stories-behind-osun-osogbo-festival/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:43:12 +0000 /?p=383620 There are some parts of Nigerian culture you grow up around without stopping to ask where they came from. It could be the songs and folktales that are passed down. Then theres Osun-Osogbo, where many of these traditions come together.

Every August, Osogbo comes alive for the Osun-Osogbo Festival, a two-week celebration centred around the Osun Sacred Grove and Osun, the Yoruba deity associated with the river. For generations, devotees, tourists and people from the Yoruba community in Nigeria and the diaspora have gathered for prayers, music, dancing, rituals and the famous procession through the sacred grove.

As the original number one prayer drink, Seamans Schnapps has long had a place in moments where faith and community come together. Over the years, it has remained part of these celebrations while encouraging Nigerians to hold on to the things that make them who they are, even as the ways we express ourselves continue to evolve.

That idea of finding your way back to your roots feels especially relevant today. As the way we connect with our culture changes, theres still value in getting back to the basics that ground us. To understand why Osun-Osogbo still means so much today, we have to go back to the beginning. 

It All Started With a Promise

The story behind Osun-Osogbo sounds like a Nollywood fantasy film. According to Yoruba tradition, when early settlers arrived in what is now Osogbo and began clearing the forest to build their home, they encountered Osun. She warned them not to disturb her grove, and both sides reached an agreement: the people would protect and honour the grove, while Osun would protect and bless the community.

That promise became the foundation of what we now know as the Osun-Osogbo Festival. Every year, the community returns to the grove to honour that relationship. Over the years, devotees and community members have kept the tradition alive, passing its stories and practices from one generation to the next.

And this isnt just another festival on Nigerias already-packed cultural calendar. The Osun Sacred Grove was declared a UNESCO in 2005, recognising its importance as a surviving centre of Yoruba spirituality and culture.

What makes Osun-Osogbo most interesting is that it hasnt been left in the past. Every generation that shows up adds something of its own while keeping the traditions at the centre.

Gen Z Is Finding Its Way Back

For a generation that grew up online, youd think old traditions would have a hard time keeping up. Instead, young Nigerians are finding new ways to keep Yoruba culture relevant. 

Music is probably the easiest place to spot this shift. Kayode Oyetoro is mixing with trap, while the growing movement is bringing Yoruba language and sounds into contemporary pop. Even Ayra Starrs now has taken Yoruba style to a global audience.

But this isnt entirely new. Long before the social media era, the Osun-Osogbo Festival was already bringing music, fashion, art, spirituality and community together in one place. Today, it gives a new generation the chance to experience these traditions directly.

That connection is why celebrations like the Osun-Osogbo festival matter to Seaman’s Schnapps. As Nnenna Uche Onyenacho, Senior Brand Manager at Nigerian Distilleries Limited, puts it, Osun-Osogbo is not just a festival. It defines us as a people. Whats more is that the brand wants to support the growing interest among young Nigerians in expressing and preserving their roots.

And Seamans isnt stopping at Osun-Osogbo. From Ojude Oba to theItsekiri Homecoming and Olojo, the brand is showing up wherever Nigerians are coming together to celebrate who they are. Its all part of its Welcome Back to Your Roots message: culture stays alive when every generation finds a reason to embrace it.

]]> Nine 2 A.M. Texts You Should Absolutely Leave On Read /life/nine-2-a-m-texts-you-should-absolutely-leave-on-read/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:19:53 +0000 /?p=366779

It has been proven that nothing good ever happens at 2 A.M. There is something about that time of the morning that lets people make very reckless decisions and that is why we get the most questionable texts then. But before you let boredom influence your responses, we have to let you know the texts that you should absolutely leave on read.

1. You up ?

From the off-and-on situationship, your friends keep telling you to leave?  

Surely, you dont need 2+2 to let you know what that text means. For your mental sake, ignore that text and continue with what you were doing. 

2. Come over.

At 2am? 

Interesting (derogatory). 

3. What are you wearing?

For the plot, you could reply to this one with Iro and Buba or just ignore it.

4. Hey, stranger.

From the descendant of the devil who ghosted you since the beginning of the year? 

Why havent you blocked them?

5. Promise me you wont get mad.

There is a high chance youll get mad, so are you sure you want to start your day with an elevated heart rate? 

6. Do you even like me like that?

Do you really want to be doing shalaye at 2 in the morning? 

7. Can we talk?

Some conversations arent meant for 2am. Finis. 

8. I miss us.

Do you need us to remind you of the way they broke your heart 3 days to Sunday? 

Go and watch a movie or something. 

9. I think Im falling in love with you.

From a 3-day-old talking stage?

Unless you want to get ghosted again, ignore that text. 

If you now decide to ignore all our advice, at least make sure your choices are protected. As you make bad decisions, avoid making unsafe ones too. promises to have you covered. Always. 

]]> From Airtime to 100 Million: Why myMTNNG App Recharge & Win Promo 4.0 Is Trending This Christmas /life/mymtnng-app-recharge-win-promo-4-0/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:59:11 +0000 /?p=366392 Theres something about December that makes people hopeful. Even when the year has been tough, we still expect magic. And this year, MTN is leaning fully into that feeling with the return of Recharge & Win Promo 4.0 on the myMTN NG App!

The idea is pretty simple: Nigerians are already recharging airtime and buying data every day. Now, those same everyday actions can turn into joyful, surprise Christmas gifts.

Why Everyones Talking About It

The myMTN NG App Recharge & Win Promo isnt a first-time promise. Over the last three editions, real MTN customers across Nigeria have won real rewards, and their stories have become proof that the campaign delivers on its word. This time around, the 4th edition is here with the festive vibe, amplifying the magic of winning and reminding customers that their patronage is always seen and highly appreciated.

For Modupe Ososanya, a student from Lagos State who won N3,000,000 in the 3rd edition, the reward came when it mattered most. Winning through the myMTN NG App was a joyful surprise. When I got the call that I had won, I didnt initially believe that just doing my regular recharge could bring such luck, until I received my N3,000,000. It felt so unreal because it came in very handy. I was extremely excited, she shared.

For Adaeze Njeze, a Teacher from Anambra state who also won N3,000,000, she simply couldnt hide her excitement. I would have never believed that my airtime purchase would some day pay me back in such a huge way she said. When I got the notification that I had won, I honestly thought it was a mistake. That N3,000,000 came at such a perfect time that it felt like a memorable birthday gift. Ill definitely keep using myMTN NG App because who knows, I might just winner bigger in the next season.

How To Join the Fun?

To participate:

  • Download and stay active on the myMTN NG App
  • Recharge 1,000 daily
  • Spend at least 5,000 weekly on airtime or data via the app

Thats it, simple and easy! Powered by CashToken Rewards Africa, customers who meet the winning criteria are rewarded with CashTokens that gives them guaranteed instant cash rewards and automatic entry into weekly draws where participants stand a chance to win 5k 100m in Cash!

A Different Kind of Christmas Story

The myMTN NG App Recharge & Win 4.0 isnt just about prizes; its about surprise and relief, as each win hopes to be a small Christmas miracle. For many, a small win could mean groceries, transport money, a stress-free holiday or even simply the relief of being seen and rewarded. And the big win? Definitely a life-changing dream come true.

The myMTN NG App Recharge & Win 4.0 runs from 15th December 2025 till 31st January 2026, spreading the Christmas joyful spirit well into the new year.

Christmas has a way of showing up when you least expect it. More often than not, its not wrapped in ribbons or delivered on Christmas morning. Sometimes, it arrives early and quietly, right in the middle of your daily MTN recharge.

]]> 5 Signs Your Relationship Isn’t Ready for the Digital Nomad or Frequent Travel Life /life/signs-your-relationship-isnt-ready-for-the-digital-nomad-life/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:03:20 +0000 /?p=365796 If your long-distance relationship (LDR) is caused by one or both partners being frequent travellers or digital nomads, youre dealing with a different kind of challenge. In most LDRs, the main problem is partners missing each other. However, in addition to that, youre dealing with navigating time zone differences, cross-border payments, spontaneous travel changes, and financial stress.

Its a whole lot, and if you spot these signs, it means your relationship might struggle to endure the complexities of life on the move.

Someone refuses to adjust for time zone differences

In a travel-based LDR, scheduling calls involves making significant shared sacrifices. Is your boo in a time zone seven hours away, and they always expect you to be the one to stay up until 2 a.m. for a quick call?

A good partner shares the inconvenience. If they cant lose two hours of sleep to spend time with you, do we really need to tell you theres a problem?

You genuinely dont know when youll see each other again

If you and your partner haven’t discussed a concrete plan, date, and budget for the next time you’ll physically see each other within the next 6-12 months, your relationship is likely running on vibes. 

A small travel change sends them into financial chaos

Travel is all about unexpected changes. A flight can get cancelled, or you urgently need to make an emergency payment in a foreign currency. 

If any of these spontaneous moments sends your partner into panic mode because of the fear of bank fees or getting stranded without access to their money, theyre probably not equipped for this lifestyle. When your partner is far away, you need them to be financially flexible and prepared. If they are still stressing over basic cross-border payments, they are wasting energy that should be spent on you.

Theyre still paying wild fees for currency exchange

You and your partner are essentially throwing money away if youre paying high airport exchange rates and incurring multiple international transaction fees every month.

You cant be serious about travel if you are not smart about money. This is where comes in. Its the one fintech app that simplifies payments, currency exchange, and secures international transactions, ensuring your money works everywhere, without limitations.

Instead of sifting through multiple fintech apps to find one that works with your naira abroad, think of as the only financial passport you need for global travel.

Your calls are filled with complaints about travel logistics

If every video call is dominated by complaints about visa woes or payment issues without space for a genuine emotional connection, your romance might be on holiday. Besides, why should you still be dealing with the stress of travel when you can go the Timon way?

Ready to upgrade your life (and your wallet)? Get Timon

If your love is strong enough to survive international borders, it deserves a financial tool that makes life smooth.

is the essential travel fintech app simplifying global payments and effortless connectivity with a range of exciting features:

  • The Timon Black Card gives you the freedom to pay seamlessly using Google Pay or Apple Pay, making transfers to merchants across African countries without the usual hassle.
  • The Timon USD card allows you to fund your account in naira and spend internationally with ease. On top of that, global eSIMs keep you connected 24/7, no matter where your travels take you.

Whether you are a frequent traveller, a remote worker, or someone who simply wants to enjoy better payments across borders, Timon brings all these solutions into one easy-to-use app.

So, today, sign up, and explore all the different ways Timon makes your money work everywhere, without limitations.

]]> 5 Secret Items on Every Nigerian Creator’s Starter Pack /life/5-secret-items-on-every-nigerian-creators-starter-pack/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:59:50 +0000 /?p=363844 Becoming a successful Nigerian creator is not for the faint of heart. And if you think all you need is a good phone camera and good lighting   hold our hands as you read this   youre mistaken.

The real engine is not physical equipment; its a list of items that not many people will tell you. But we will. 

So here are the five non-negotiable items that every Nigerian creator must possess before they can truly start “cashing out.”

Daily Dose of The Anti-Shame Pill

There are multiple steps to becoming a creator, and each one requires a level of willpower. The biggest blocker? Cringe.  Its not easy to put your life in front of the world without feeling some of it.

Here comes some help: the anti-shame pill, a powerful blend of Zero Self-Doubt and 100% Main Character Energy. It allows the creator to look directly into the camera, deliver a take with maximum confidence, and never feel awkward about recording multiple takes of Please like, share and subscribe.

A Digital Scroll of Sacred Tutorial Videos

This is the hidden playbook. And its simple. You don’t learn from the best; you learn how to perfectly replicate the best until you become the best.

The 100-Page List of Brand Managers

Unless youre in it for the love of the game and lets be honest, who is? the true goal is alerts. So its fair that part of the starter kit is a directory of every brand, agency, and marketing agency in Nigeria. 

“My reach is unmatched. Let’s discuss a mutually beneficial partnership” is a cold pitch, but what good is it if theres nobody to send it to?

The Power Bank of Eternal Validation

Forget a regular power bank; this one charges the soul. It’s the creator’s secret bank of positive comments and DMs. Something like a 24/7 supply of Im a big fan. You inspire me.

So whenever a comment section gets negative, the creator plugs into the Eternal Validation bank to survive the next 24 hours.

A Catchy, Potentially Viral Catchphrase

It goes without saying, but the final piece of the puzzle is a catchy catchphrase. What will the fans scream if they run into you on the streets? The name doesnt matter; a catchphrase does. 

If youre here and youre a creator, The AltCreator Program could be your key to unlocking an earning opportunity in your creator journey.

To join the program and become an AltFellow, submit a short video showcasing your

creativity, reach, and interest in the program. Once youre in, youll act as digital ambassadors for AltBank, creating compelling content and driving awareness and account signups via unique referral codes. The best part? You stand a chance to earn at least 5000 on every approved AltBank content.

Find more about the AltCreator program and perks .

]]> 7 Situations That Prove Nigerians Cant Live Without Plugs /life/7-situations-that-prove-nigerians-cant-live-without-plugs/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:58:13 +0000 /?p=363402 Living in Nigeria is knowing the right people or the right plugs who wield the right amount of power and influence. They always come through for you in the seemingly small things, but their overall impact on your stress levels and comfort? That’s immeasurable.

If youre Nigerian, a “plug” has definitely been useful to you in at least one of the following situations:

1. The local restaurant server who always serves you generous portions

The transaction is simple. They see you, barely acknowledge you, then get to business. In the end, you leave with a pack of food that feels heavier than it should be. In the end, you leave with a pack of food that feels heavier than it should be. While other customers get the standard measure, your plug makes sure you believe in grace. Knowing the right people >>>

2. The Bureau De Change vendor who gives you the best rates

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Its a huge flex to have this kind of plug. Until it happens to you, you don’t know how great it feels to save a significant chunk of money on these transactions. You walk past the haggling masses, exchange your funds with a quiet handshake, and feel like you’ve just unlocked a cheat code for the Nigerian economy.

3. The classmate who diligently saves you a seat, no matter the conditions


You know how it goes. You send them a text or make a call, informing them you’re on your way, and they take it from there. You arrive at the packed lecture hall, and a seat sometimes even two, for your bag is waiting for you

4. The store owner who adds something to your purchase free of charge

Its almost like theyre giving you a loyalty reward for surviving in Nigeria. You leave their stall feeling like you just won the lottery, all because they slipped you two extra seasoning cubes. Maybe thats why you go back. 

5. The POS merchant who saves you a trip to the ATM

Dont lie, when was the last time you joined a long ATM queue? That’s for suckers, thanks to the trusted POS kiosk on your street. 

Your plug always has cash, doesn’t claim the machine is “offline,” and has a service charge that feels almost reasonable.  A genuine lifesaver.

6. The Mechanic Who Doesn’t Give You An Unexpected, Life-Altering Bill

This plug is your personal saviour. They speak the secret language of your engine, actually diagnose the problem, and give you a quote that doesn’t require you to sell a kidney.

7. The Fuel Attendant Who Actually Sells You Fuel When There’s a Scarcity

While every other station has a chaotic crowd and attendants shaking their heads, your plug sees you, gives you a secret signal, and directs you to a pump they just “saved” for you. They make you feel like youre Gods favourite. 

If you love the idea of plugs, you can be one and make money off it. The AltFellowship Initiative, is your pathway to transform your influence into impact and income.  Whether youre a content creator, storyteller, or digital influencer, this program connects you to meaningful earning opportunities for the alternative bank.

Fellows earn points (redeemable for cash rewards) based on qualifying actions such as account openings, participation in community activations, and referrals of new customers or AltFellows.

Find more about the AltCreator program and perks .

]]> 9 Memes That’ll Hit Close to Home If You’re Nigerian and a Creator /life/9-memes-thatll-hit-close-if-youre-nigerian-and-a-creator/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:41:47 +0000 /?p=362897 One minute, youre on social media because you want to connect with the world. Then something fun happens: you gain traction on your social media account(s), slowly building strong communities. 

All of a sudden, the mood changes. Then the thought of monetising the account starts to form. 

You mean I can get paid for this?

But being a creator comes with its set of wins, rules, and struggles. If youre on this journey, youll definitely be familiar with the following:

1. When you find a monetisation programme thats not available to Nigerians 

Is this how Ill make it out of the trenches? Why show me a treasure I cannot possess?

2. And you also discover that creators abroad earn more in ad revenue

Something something CPM? More like Cant Pay Me.

3. When you pitch a collaboration idea to a brand and they offer to pay you

Oh, its this nice here? Why didnt anyone tell me earlier?

4. You, making a list of brand managers to pitch

Ill find you, and Ill pitch you. Please spend your money on me. 

5. But when they reach out to you first 

You have taste. What can I do for you?

6. You, when a brand that has repeatedly contacted you without closing the conversation, hits you up again 

Hey big head? Bye please. 

7. When you are close to a follower milestone but you start to lose followers

Not your followers becoming your opps. Do better; I need to update my rate card, please.

8. The momentary panic that hits when you lose access to your account

It must be a bad dream. It is a bad dream.

9. You, when you find a monetisation path that just works

Im on another level now. Talk nicely to me.

The AltCreator Program, under the AltFellowship Initiative, is your pathway to transform creativity into impact and income. Whether youre a content creator, storyteller, or digital influencer, this program connects you to meaningful earning opportunities for the Alternative Bank.

To join the program and become an AltFellow, submit a short video showcasing your creativity, reach, and interest in the program. Once youre in, youll act as digital ambassadors for the Alternative Bank, creating compelling content and driving awareness and account signups via unique referral codes. The best part? You stand a chance to earn at least 5000 on every approved AltBank content.

Find more about the AltCreator program and perks . 

]]> Interview With Nigerian Internet Service Providers (PT. 2): Wheres The Internet?? /life/interview-with-nigerian-isps-internet/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:29:59 +0000 /?p=362065 Interview With is a 91心頭利嫋 weekly series that explores the weird and interesting lives of inanimate objects and non-human entities.

Sometimes, it feels like the tag ISPInternet Service Provider means something else entirely because theres no actual providing going on. 

After a particularly frustrating week, 91心頭利嫋 rounded up Nigerias major ISPs to get to the root of the matter and ask one simple question: Where did our network go?

[91心頭利嫋 arrives at a quaint bistro on the Mainland and spends fifteen minutes trying to pay the Uber driver because, of course, theres no network. The driver finally confirms payment, and 91心頭利嫋 walks away, muttering unpleasant words for the unnecessary delay. Ahead, Airtel, MTN and Spectranet are already seated, their flashy colours drawing unwanted attraction. 91心頭利嫋 joins the table and goes straight to business.]

91心頭利嫋: I see Glo and FiberOne are late.

Airtel: [bursts into giggles]

Spectranet: Are you surprised? 

MTN: They love an African time arrival.

91心頭利嫋: Is that so?

Airtel: 額艶壊

91心頭利嫋: It wasnt a question.Anyway, well start without them.

Id say good afternoon, but theres nothing good about this afternoon.

Airtel: Easy tiger. 

91心頭利嫋: You must think Im here for jokes, right? It took me twenty minutes to pay my cab fare because none of you were working, and you have the audacity to tell me easy. Are you 

Spectranet: Fifteen minutes actually.

(91心頭利嫋 shoots Spectranet a stone-cold look)

91心頭利嫋: Excuse me?

MTN (whispering): Guy, behave!

Spectranet: What? I was counting.

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91心頭利嫋: Since you guys are keeping tabs, can yall explain why your networks keep disappearing? Bloody hell! 

MTN: First of all, I dont go off. I simply select who deserves internet. If you have bad vibes, you buffer. Simple.

Airtel: My users are soft life people. If I ever go off, its because Im resting and they understand the importance of rest. All work and no play

MTN: makes Jack an olodo.

91心頭利嫋 (visibly irritated): Are you guys being for real?

Spectranet: Listen, I dont know what theyre both on about. All I know is, Nigerians dont know how to use delicate devices. If youre treating your MiFi device like a ball of eba, how will it work? Have you tried putting it on a silk pillow strategically facing the North-West? No, yet you want good internet. SMH. 

91心頭利嫋: You guys are making no sense, and no one has answered the question. Why am I paying ridiculous sums for internet that shows up when it likes?

Unknown: Guys!!!

(All meeting attendants, including 91心頭利嫋, turn a sharp gaze toward the entrance) 

MTN: Who is that one?

Airtel (adjusts antenna): Erm

Spectranet: Oh, slow with pride. 

Glo [Still shouting]: So you guys started without me?

91心頭利嫋: You arrived late and still want to create a scene. Is this the time we agreed on?

Glo: Hey, it’s better late than never, right?

91心頭利嫋: You honestly should have stayed at home. But now that you are here, can you explain why the network has been slow? Im not sure these other ones know what theyre getting paid for.

MTN: Easy tiger.

91心頭利嫋: If you call me tiger again, Ill involve the NCC. I have him on speed dial.

Airtel (mutters): Its giving military regime.

MTN: I

91心頭利嫋: Shhhh! Glo, answer the question, please. 

Glo: Well, I cant speak for everybody, but last I checked, we still have paying customers. That must mean were getting something right. Yes, the internet may be bad from time to time, but who no dey face challenges for this current Nigeria? 

(MTN, Spectranet and Airtel break into thunderous applause)

91心頭利嫋 (startled): Whats going on here?

Airtel: I think you can hear him clearly? Everybody is going through it in Nigeria. You should be grateful were even showing up at all.

MTN & Airtel (together): Preach! 

91心頭利嫋: I see what you people are trying to do. But it wont work. You collect my hard earned money and want to blame your poor service on Nigeria?

(91心頭利嫋 pulls out phone. Scrolls through contact list and lands on the FCCPCs number. But a deafening whirling sound envelopes the place. From a distance, FiberOne and Starlink climb down from a chopper.) 

Spectranet (scoffs): Always the one for drama. Abegii.

MTN: Where did they see money for a chopper?

Airtel: Maybe its from all the money they saved from not giving their customers  network. Rubbish and ingredients

Glo: If you must hate, at least tell the truth. Their customers enjoy basic service. Above average if my sources are right.

91心頭利嫋: Listen, Im not interested in this side talk you people are on about. I want a solution, and if somebody doesnt provide one in the next minute, Im calling FCCPC. 

(Starlink and FiberOne take their seats, only acknowledging 91心頭利嫋)

91心頭利嫋: So gracious of you people to bless us with your presence. Now that you have arrived, do you know why paying customers cannot enjoy uninterrupted internet?

Starlink (adjusts outfit): Well, I shouldnt even be here in the first place. F1 told me the povvos were meeting on the mainland yapping about low quality problems, and I thought to drop by. But since Im here and youve posed the question, I only have one answer: Anyone with the financial

Airtel: Ehn! What do you think you want to do? My friend will you keep quiet there!

MTN: Tell him o. Imagine the pompous goat trying to poach our customers.

Glo: Genzs are all the same everywhere. They just want to come and take with no regard for the people before them.

(Spectranet breaks into Sound Sultans Bushmeat. MTN, Glo and Airtel join in)

91心頭利嫋 (sighs): Guys, guys, guys

(Loud singing continues. Starlink and FiberOne storm out of the building.)

91心頭利嫋 (speaking on phone): Hello, is this the FCCPC?

(On the other side of town, 9Mobile frantically jumps out of bed.)

91心頭利嫋: Wait, I think we forgot to about 9Mobile.

Them: Who???

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]]> 4 Reasons Why That Trip Needs to Make It Out of the Groupchat /life/4-reasons-why-that-trip-needs-to-make-it-out-of-the-groupchat/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:37:48 +0000 /?p=357554 Put a finger down if you and your friends have made at least 3,000 unsuccessful plans to go on one epic trip. If your finger is down, we speak on behalf of every member of the YOLO tribe when we say its time for that trip to finally make it out of the group chat. 

We have four months left in 2025; if your schedules align with your friends, a lot can still happen. And money is no longer an excuse because AltTravel is offering you and your friend group a Fly Now, Pay Later option. 

Here are five reasons why you and your friends need to book that trip today:

You literally dont know what tomorrow holds

Were not trying to be prophets of doom, but life is too short to make plans that never become tangible. AltTravel allows you to book your flight, create the best memories and spread the travel expenses across six months. 

Youll never be this young again 

We dont age-shame over here, but some activities are not for the elderly. If you wait till you’re 60 before you go hiking with your friends in Iceland, your body will give you at least four reasons to regret that decision. Your youth is for adventures, and you can start making those memories when you fill out . 

The people who are doing it dont have two heads 

Group trips or solo vacations are not reserved for people with two heads, and if money was the excuse that has been holding you back, its no longer an excuse. Once Alttravel confirms your eligibility, your trip could be approved in as little as two working days, with the flexibility to spread the cost in easy instalments for up to 6 months.

You deserve good things too

You and your friends have locked in and put in the work since the year started; its time to enjoy the money you worked for and remain financially responsible while at it. AltTravel makes your flight booking stress-free. You only need your BVN, passport page, and a solid credit score to make that trip happen. 

Ready for an unforgettable trip? Heres how to book it with AltTravel 

  • Fill out a short form at
  • Upload your passport data page and BVN
  • Look out for your approval within the next 48 hours
  • Receive your booking and ticket
  • Pack your bags, relax, and enjoy your trip, even before youve finished paying.
]]> 6 I Cant Travel Now Excuses Nigerians Give /life/6-i-cant-travel-now-excuses-nigerians-give/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:52:34 +0000 /?p=356944 Nigerians are world-class when it comes to making excuses for not travelling. Youve been dreaming of swimming with the dolphins or having dinner in London and breakfast in Singapore, but somehow, something always comes up.

But AltTravel is here to say: enough is enough. With their Fly Now, Pay Later option, you can book that dream trip now, start travelling before youve even finished paying, and stop letting excuses block your enjoyment.

Lets settle these excuses one by one.

1. My Account Balance Is Red

We feel you, the economy is not smiling, but guess what? You dont need to drop the full payment at once. With AltTravel, you can spread the cost into manageable instalments, so youre not wiping out your entire savings for a trip. Approval takes just 48 hours, and you can be on your way before the last payment is even made.

2. The Exchange Rate Is High

Yes, the naira to dollar is doing gymnastics, but that shouldnt stop you from enjoying life. Once AltTravel locks in your ticket, you dont have to worry about sudden price jumps. Your fare is fixed, and you can pay it off at your own pace.

Soft life: 1. Wicked exchange rate: 0.

3. Ill Travel When I Blow

Spoiler alert: the when I blow moment might not come the way you expect. Sometimes, you just have to plan with what you have now. AltTravel helps you do exactly that. Book your trip now, spread payments, and live your best life while working towards the big blow.

4. I Cant Afford to Pay Everything at Once

Thats literally why AltTravel exists. Fill out a short form on, provide your BVN and passport data page, and get approved after they check that your DSCR your ability to cover repayments is sufficient. Boom, youre ready to go.

5. What If I Dont Get Approved?

Relax. AltTravels approval process is straightforward and transparent. If you have a healthy repayment capacity, youll get the green light within 48 hours. And they dont finance migration travel; its all about leisure and vacation trips, so you can return refreshed.

6. Ill Plan Next Year

Youve been saying that since 2021. The truth is, there will always be bills, responsibilities, and reasons to wait. You cant get this summer back. AltTravel makes it possible to travel now without emptying your account, so your one day can finally be today.

Heres How to Kill the Excuses and Start Packing:

  • Fill out the form at
  • Submit your BVN & passport data page
  • Get approved in 48 hours
  • Book your trip and travel before finishing payment
  • Live your softest life this summer

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