5 annoying things every Nigerian last-born can relate to

Contrary to popular opinion, being a Nigerian last-born is not all that it’s made out to be. From running errands to being the subject of endless yabbing from older siblings, being a last-born can be the absolute ghetto.

No one knows this better than Angela Aberuagba, the last-born of the Aberuagbas on the hit Africa Magic series My Siblings and I. The show follows members of the Aberuagba family as they navigate their way through everyday life.

If you are a Nigerian last-born, here are five of Angela’s struggles that you can probably relate to.

You’re the designated errand boy or girl

Are you even a Nigerian last-born if your family members don’t suffocate you with errands? It is even worse when your siblings are far older and you can’t complain. Everybody will finish eating and hand you their plates to take to the kitchen. Don’t get us started on having to wash a never-ending mountain of plates during festive seasons. 

Your older siblings use you to get stuff from your parents

One of the perks of being a Nigerian last-born is that your parents have a soft spot for you as the baby of the house. Your siblings know this and exploit it to the maximum every time.

When they want to ask your parents for something, you’re the spokesperson, the voice of the voiceless. That’s probably the only time your siblings ever ask for your input.

Nobody listens to you or asks for your opinion 

Any small argument, you’ll hear “What do you even know sef?” 

Your older siblings rarely ask for your opinion on issues and even when you try to chip in, they wonder out loud who invited you to the gist. They often exclude you from their plans and that can be very lonely.

Everybody assumes you’re spoiled

Well, not that they’re entirely wrong, but it’s just annoying that random people will judge your character based on your position in the family. Statements like “you’re the last-born? No wonder!” are probably commonplace for you. It’s almost like people expect you to act spoiled and when you don’t fit this stereotype, people act surprised and can’t believe that you’re not the first-born. 

Basically, someone cannot be a Nigerian last-born in peace on these streets.

Your family is overprotective of you

Your family members are often protective of you and it can be frustrating because although they are genuinely looking out for you as the baby of the house, they won’t let you do anything.

You can’t explore your interests, even going out to hang with your friends is wahala. Everybody has a hot take on how you should live your life and it’s so much worse when you’re the only girl who is the last-born in a family of boys. 

You can keep up with Angela and her family any time, anywhere, as My Siblings and I Seasons 1-3 are available to binge on Showmax, and new episodes from Season 4 drop weekdays by 8.30 pm.