Thabang Mazibuko, a former housemate of South African BBTitans, expressed his astonishment upon discovering the “weird” foods Nigerians consume.
During his 65-day stay with Nigerians in the BBTitans’ house, the 21-year-old experienced firsthand the cultural similarities and differences between South Africa and Nigeria.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, he shared his newfound understanding of Nigerian culture, remarking, “I learned about how rich in culture Nigeria is.
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I thought South Africa was a place with a rich culture and history, but Nigeria has an abundance of different cultures, traditions, and a truly rich history that I was unaware of.“
Thabang’s culinary revelations included the Nigerian practice of eating popcorn with sugar and peanuts, which he found unusual but interesting.
He also noted the similarities between South African and Nigerian cuisines, particularly highlighting the difference in how custard is consumed.
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While South Africans view custard as a dessert, Nigerians enjoy it as a breakfast item, a fact that surprised Thabang.
