Superstition is a belief or practice based on ones trust in luck or other irrational, unscientific or supernatural forces. Here’s a list of some of the superstitious beliefs I knew about while growing up.

1. When egrets are flying, if you wave your hands and sing a particular song, then white spots will appear on your fingers.
2. Selling items on credit first thing in the morning will bring ill/bad luck.
3. When ones palm is itchy , it means there is money coming.
4. If you put your lashes in your parents shoes, they will forget the offense you committed.
5. If your teacher offends you, soak garri for five days and as the garri swells, so does your teachers hand.
6. Don’t sleep with your legs touching the wall ,as this inadvertently means you’re in a meeting with witches.
7. Calling out someone’s name at night could attract the angel of death to the person.
8. Rabbits foot for luck cause they live underground.
9. Facing mirrors at night creates a doorway for the devil.
10. The more intently you gaze at a cherry popularly known as agbalumo in Nigeria , the sweeter it becomes.
11. Don’t let anyone step on your saliva as that could lead to sore throat.
12. If bird poop lands on your head, it means money is coming your way.
13. Whistling at night attracts evil spirits.
14. Sweeping at night is bad cause one is sweeping riches away.
15. If your tooth falls off throw it on the roof and run inside the house before it comes back down.

These are some of the Nigerian superstitions I can remember while growing up, what other ones can you remember? Include yours in the comment section.