A Nigerian lady has left social media users completely stunned after she opened up about her surprising first encounter with one of the country’s most beloved staple foods — Garri.
According to reports shared by popular football journalist Fabrizio Romano — yes, that Fabrizio! — the post was originally made by X user @nayybby_, who narrated how her father never introduced her to garri while growing up. So, by the time she finally tasted it at age 17, her body had a totally unexpected reaction.
She wrote:
“Because of my dad, I don’t know how to drink garri. First time I tasted garri at age 17, I fell sick.”
Omo this one loud oh! Imagine tasting garri for the first time at 17 and landing in sickness?
She went on to explain that the whole experience left her feeling unwell — so much so that she had to call her father to inform him. Surprisingly, instead of scolding her, he ended up doubling her monthly allowance.
Wait for it… omo this part go make you laugh:
“The smell gives me catarrh sef 😂😂😂,” she added.
That statement alone lit up X like wildfire! The comment section went from disbelief to full-blown chaos — people sharing their own experiences, some laughing, others shaking their heads in shock.
Here are a few hilarious and hot takes from Nigerians:
- @0riadee: “Can’t be the same garri, because forget that sapa PR for garri, garri na proper stuff just take am with smoked fish or suya or chicken or peppered turkey with cold water kaiii, if you fall sick make I bend.”
- @israelksyy: “Poor man pikin dey suffer o.”
- @sspicydorito: “Garri makes me sick as well.”
While some users were quick to joke about how “privileged” her childhood must’ve been, others defended her, saying the human body reacts differently to new food — especially if it’s introduced late.
Omo this gist sweet but controversial sha!
Though some are questioning the validity of the story, since it’s not medically verified that garri could cause illness without pre-existing allergies, the emotional reactions and social conversation it sparked can’t be ignored.
Whether you’re team “Garri for life” or team “What is that smell?” — one thing is clear: this post stirred serious wahala online.
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