Best & Worst of the Year
What it means to be 'Ejogo'
The Rough with the Smooth
The year you were born
Talk to me!!!
100

Name the best meal or food you tasted this year, and one you wanted to but maybe didn't get around too..

Mmm tasty!!

100

When was Nigeria officially 'founded'? As in, when did it became an independent state? 

  • 1960 (October 1st): Nigeria became a sovereign nation, achieving independence from the United Kingdom. 
100

"When life gives you lemons...

"...make lemonade"

 "Lemons" represent the sourness or difficulties of life, while "lemonade" symbolizes a positive, desirable outcome created through effort and a "can-do" attitude.

100

2006 - Which planet was reclassified as a Dwarf planet 


2008 - Who became the 44th President of the US? 

Pluto


Barack Obama, indicentally the first and only black man to ever become US president 


100

Terry Tibbs, our favourite Cockney used car salesman...

"Talk to me"

"Beautiful"

"Thank you and goodnight... much love

200

What's your song of the year???

Bangerz!

200

What are Nigerians traditionally known for? Name at least 2 to win

Nigerians are known for their 1. vibrant culture, 2. entrepreneurial spirit, and major 3. contributions to arts and entertainment, especially Nollywood (the world's second-largest film industry) and Afrobeats music, alongside rich traditions from over 250 ethnic groups, 4. strong family values, 5. hospitality, and a globally 6. influential presence in tech and literature.  

200

"Every cloud has...."

".....a silver lining."

A popular English proverb used to express optimism during difficult times. It suggests that every bad or unpleasant situation has a positive side or a hopeful aspect, even if it is not immediately obvious.

200

2006 - Which social media platform was launched?


2008 - Which country launched its first lunar mission? clue.....spicy

Twitter


India....they also found evidence of water molecules on the moon

200

Augustus Kwembe, the Ugandan scammer

"I got de monies, I got de monies"

"all of de monies"

300

What brought out your biggest SMILE this year?? Something you saw, did, enjoyed, felt, heard..

The brightest smiles in the world!!

300

What are considered to be traditional Nigerian values? Provide at least 2

High value placed on 1. respect, 2. family, 3. education, and 4. punctuality. 

So start being on time, studious (like Madge the Spy), and showing respect to your family members!!!




300

"When the going gets tough..."

"...the tough get going."

This popular idiom suggests that when a situation becomes difficult, strong-willed and capable people don’t give up; instead, they work even harder to overcome the challenge.

300

2006 - Which large invertebrate was declared officially extinct? 


2008 - In a major win for conservation, researchers discovered a "mother lode" of approximately 125,000 of which animal in the Republic of Congo, nearly doubling the known population.

The Yangtze River Dolphin Declared Functionally Extinct: Following an extensive search in late 2006, the Baiji (Yangtze river dolphin) was declared functionally extinct, representing the first extinction of a large vertebrate in over 50 years due to human activity.

125,000 Gorillas

300

Benson Dunwoody

"Get back to work, or else YOU'RE FIRED!".

400

What made you WRETCH last??

Pukey puke...

400

Where does the name Ejogo come from?

The name Ejogo is of Nigerian origin. 

While the specific linguistic meaning of "Ejogo" is not as commonly documented as other Nigerian names, it is associated with the following cultural contexts:

  • Regional Origin: The name is found among ethnic groups in southern Nigeria, particularly the Edo or Delta regions.
  • Linguistic Roots: In some Nigerian dialects, names ending in "-ogo" can relate to "glory" or "pride" (e.g., in Yoruba, "Ogo" means glory), though Ejogo is distinctively structured.
  • Edo People: The surname Ejogo has roots in Nigeria, specifically among the Edo people, a major ethnic group in the country (factcheck)
  • Meaning: It's linked to Nigerian heritage and traditions, potentially meaning strength, resilience, or indicating a significant lineage within the community.

**Edo people and Igbo people are distinct ethnic groups in Nigeria, but they live in neighbouring regions, share some cultural/linguistic similarities (especially with nearby Delta/Anioma groups), and sometimes get confused.

400

"Bloom where..."  

"...you are planted."

"Truly charity has no limit; for the love of God has been poured into our hearts by His Spirit dwelling in each one of us, calling us to a life of devotion and inviting us to bloom in the garden where He has planted and directing us to radiate the beauty and spread the fragrance of His Providence."

400

2006 - Which country conducted its first nuclear test?? Clue....i'm so 

2008 - Which athlete rocked the world of athletics setting not 1, but 2 world records at the Beijing Olympics? Bonus point how many medals did Michael Phelps win and in what sport?

North Korea


Usain Bolt, in the 100m and 200m

Swimming, 8 GOLD!!

400

Brian Badonde, a charlatan art critic with a speech impediment

"Bwah!"

500

Which one person inspired you the most this year?

Interesting choice!

500

Name 4 Nigerian foods or delicacies!

Main Dishes & Staples

  • Jollof Rice: A festive one-pot rice dish cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices.
  • Egusi Soup: A thick soup with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and meat or fish, commonly eaten with Eba (garri dough) or Pounded Yam.
  • Pounded Yam (Iyan): Boiled yams pounded into a soft, dough-like consistency, served with various soups.
  • Eba/Garri: Fermented cassava flour mixed with hot water, forming a dough (swallow) to eat with soups.
  • Fufu/Amala: Other starchy doughs (swallows) made from yam or cassava flour, eaten with soups.
  • Efo Riro: A rich Yoruba soup with spinach or other leafy greens, peppers, and palm oil.
  • Pepper Soup: A light, spicy broth with fish, meat, or chicken. 

Popular Snacks & Street Foods

  • Suya: Spicy, skewered meat (beef, chicken) grilled and seasoned with a peanut-based spice mix.
  • Puff-Puff: Sweet, deep-fried dough balls, similar to doughnuts.
  • Akara: Deep-fried bean cakes made from black-eyed peas, often for breakfast.
  • Chin Chin: Crunchy, sweet fried dough strips, a popular snack.
  • Dodo (Fried Plantain): Sweet ripe plantains fried until caramelized. 

Other Favorites

  • Moi Moi: A steamed bean pudding made from peeled beans, peppers, and onions.
  • Nkwobi: Spicy cow foot, a rich delicacy.
  • Zobo: A refreshing drink made from hibiscus leaves. 
500

"Fall seven times..."

"...stand up eight."

A classic Japanese proverb emphasizing that no matter how many times you face a setback or "fall," your primary focus should be the determination to get back up and try again.  

500

2006 - Which NBA star hit an 81-Point Game, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history?


2008 - Which word popularized by The Simpsons, was added to the dictionary in 2008 to reflect a growing sense of indifference or lack of enthusiasm in the culture.

Kobe Bryant’s against the Toronto Raptors! Wilt Chamberlain is first, he scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors on March 2, 1962. 

Meh.

500

Mitch Sorenstein

"MY MOM!"

"Oh no, bro."

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