10 strangest Nigerian myths and legends – #3 is for boarding school students.

6. PREGNANT WOMEN

Most cultures and tribes have their own rules and beliefs when it comes to pregnant women. Nigerians are no different. In some cultures, like the Ijaw and Yorubas, a pregnant woman is not allowed to see a masquerade because they believe that the baby will look like a masquerade when it is born. Also in some places, when a pregnant woman is sitting with her legs out, you must not cross her legs, the reason? The baby might look like you or bad luck will follow the child.