Trends in my country

What current trends are there in your country and which areas does these trends impact?

Lots of trends are going on in my country (Nigeria) these days, mostly in areas like Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Benin and other states. The trends are seen most in areas of music, social media, fashion, skits and slang.

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Like in my residence, Akwa Ibom State, wey youths no dey carry last for dance trends, comedies and fashion.

Also in Lagos, Benin and Abia states, where youths are engaging most in social media trends, like making videos with trending songs and slang on TikTok.

Trends as gone so far as to even change the dressing patterns of almost all youths, the way they talk, walk and even the way they do things.

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Heard of Dami um Grrrrrrrrrrr? What's your view on this Tiktok trend and do you think hopping on it can boost your social media followers?

Yeah, "Dami I'm Grrrrrrrrrrr" is a kind of trend where people use it most these days on TikTok. It's used to imitate sound or entertainment in a funny, dramatic manner.

It is a funny trend that will draw people's attention to your social media page. People are always attracted to funny trends, which they will laugh at and let go of boredom.

Through these trends, people will be eager to visit your page, and will likely follow, like and comment on your content.

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Show three trending styles of clothes in your country and compare it with previous ones

Palazzo Trousers with Crop Tops

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It's a type of dressing really common among girls and even guys, which is commonly known as Pablo.
It's a stylish dressing, mostly sewn with vintage material, making the legs big and worn with crop tops.

Back in those years, fitted jeans and blouses were common among girls, and guys wore pencil troubles with skinny shirts.

Bubu Gowns and Kaftans

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These are ladies' wear, made with fancy materials, designed in such a way that they look loose and not fitted to the body.

Before, it was tight-fitted dresses all through, which ladies wore mostly to parties and events.

Two-piece Outfits

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It's a kind of dress where the top matches the bottom; it's worn by both men and women.

Before, people would prefer jeans and a T-shirt for casual occasions

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How do you feel about trends? Do you think hopping into it can expose your little life, making you insecure?

Trends may be crazy, but they always bring lots of fun. It's always amazing, especially when I'm bored. I will go online and start watching trending videos, I won't even remember my condition at that moment anymore, because laughter will be all I'm getting at the moment.

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But most times, these social media skits makers tend to oppress us with their lifestyle, making it feel like we are so lowly and not important at all. If anyone is not content with what they have, they might be driven to do something foolish.

Even when you feel left out, just be yourself and hope ahead, because most of those lifestyles you see out there may just be packaging to oppress others. Not because they are so rich, but it may just be a possible opportunity for them. We don't have to bet ourselves to be like anyone.

Don't go online to be oppressed by anyone; follow your favorite skit makers, those who lighten our moments and add value to life.

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Trends are like puffs of smoke that don't last in the air; they show up for a short time and then disappear.

We don't have to give in to it so much, so as not to be intimidated.

Don't believe that people will love you for doing any of these trends, not everyone may like it though, so no matter what, just be yourself and hope life treats you well, for there is hope for everyone, so far there is life.

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@etoro, @kwinberry and @alevina121, come and share with us your favorite trends...

Cc,
@steem4nigeria

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