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Sunday, October 4, 2026

‘To Drink Water for This Country Na by Connection’: The real talk behind the slang

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By Jocelyn Ademiluyi There is a popular Nigerian slang: “To drink water for this country na by connection.” Usually said with a laugh, it captures a familiar frustration — the feeling that sometimes, even access to something as basic as water can seem to depend on who you know. I

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