I Love Nigerian Quotes & Sayings

Oh, I love labels, as long as they are numerous. I'm an American writer. I'm a Nigerian writer. I'm a Nigerian American writer. I'm an African writer. I'm a Yoruba writer. I'm an African American writer. — Teju Cole

The universe does not work in phrases; don't focus on the commas; just wait for the full stop. — Jude Idada

It is my name for you. Amaka is a Nigerian name and it means beautiful. — Tami Egonu

With a name like Cush Jumbo, you never get forgotten. The 'Jumbo' is from my father, who is Nigerian, and 'Cush' was a king in ancient Egypt. It's a name that took a few years to grow into, but now I feel it was meant to be. It's absolutely who I am, and I love it. — Cush Jumbo