I saw $1m in cash, and I almost lost my mind

Also: Beg Yoruba people to free me… [View Web Version]( [Zikoko Daily] 24 December, 2021 Hey there. Christmas Eve is great until you think of all the cooking that needs to happen. Or is that Christmas morning for you? For me, it’s both. If you want, item number three below will show you how to escape Christmas chores. I hope life is treating you softly wherever you are. Ifoghale Newsletter Editor THE HOLIDAY EDITION 4 Things You Should Read Today ---------------------------------------------------------------  1. “I saw $1 Million in cash, and I almost lost my mind”. This story, and nine other Abroad Life stories made it into our 10 most-read list by showing us that: - $1m in cash is something you’ll casually see [in Malaysia](, if you’re cool with carrying out grand-scale internet fraud - Running to Ireland to escape your marriage is still an option. Don’t forget to [leave your kids]( with your sister. - Coming to Nigeria from the UK (the anti-Abroad Life?) may end up being the worst decision of your life, especially if you’re [this man](. Airplane tickets and visa fees may be expensive, but our [10 most-read Abroad Life]( stories of 2021 are free. --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. “Beg Yoruba people to free me…” is what Pepper, the vegetable, said to Zikoko’s own Kunle. Yes, you read that right — we’ve interviewed inanimate objects all year long, and most of them are here for violence: - Nigerian woman, Red Wine needs you to stop lying about [why you’re suddenly horny](. - Abuja people, its you and Cocaine, Cocaine and you. Are you ashamed of this relationship? [If so, why?]( - And if you happen to be Igbo, thanks for working Crayfish very hard in every single meal, ever. Now it has [a few things to say](. Here are [10 of the most-read inanimate object interviews](. 3. Escape house chores this Christmas. As the child of your Nigerian parents, you already know the next few days will feature dirty dishes, a swarm of visitors who must be attended to, and maybe your mom has decided it’s time to sweep the roof. Here are six ways you can [avoid chores this Christmas.]( 4. Why Nigerian artistes are always late for their concerts. No, we didn’t force them at gunpoint to organise live shows. No, we’re not jobless fans who like standing in crowds, watching our phone batteries die. Actually, [here are the nine reasons]( Nigerian artistes are always late for their concerts. Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay. 👉🏾 [Create a free Paystack account]( to get started. *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Quiz What Social Media App Will You Blow On? Craze Clown had Instagram, Justin UG had Twitter. Where will you blow? [Take the quiz](  Shop from stores like ASOS, Apple, H&M and pretty much anywhere. With 32 physical addresses around the world, Shop & Ship will make sure your order gets to you, without the hassle of Nigerian Customs. 👉🏾 [Start shopping](. This is partner content. FINAL DAY It's Now or Never # We're down to the two final deluxe trays of small chops from [Smallchops.ng]( Today’s prompt is: Why did Zikoko Daily cross the road? — there are no wrong answers. Here’s how to win: - Post your answer on Twitter or your Instagram story. - Mention us @zikokomag and use the hashtag #ZikokoDailySmallChops Our two winners will be selected randomly and announced at 2 p.m. tomorrow on our social media channels. Deliciously sponsored by [Smallchops.ng](  Find the best properties to buy or rent in Lagos. We list properties from only verified agents and offer pre-verified properties too. 👉🏾 Buy, rent, or short let, [buyletlive.com]( has got you covered. This is partner content. Before I Go... If you're not feeling the Christmas spirit, have you tried giving someone a gift? There's something about giving that brings joy. Try it, I dare you 💜🎄. Feel free to [email me](mailto:wilson@bigcabal.com) with random gist, Zikoko-ey feedback or just let me know how the holiday’s going. Spread the love Imagine not sharing our top 10 Abroad Life stories. Can't be you, right? 👉🏾 [Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily&body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe]( - [ABOUT]( - [ADVERTISE]( - [READ MORE]( - - - - [Unsubscribe here](