A Nigerian woman has gone viral online after sharing the clever, yet ultimately flawed, tactic she used to avoid an encounter with evangelists from the Jehovah's Witnesses who visited her home.
The Ingenious Prank That Almost Worked
According to the lady, who shared her story on X (formerly Twitter) via the handle @yoga_queen01, two members of the religious group entered her compound one morning, umbrella in hand, ready to evangelize. Having no interest or time for a conversation, she quickly devised a plan. "I switched to sign language and acted deaf and dumb," she narrated. Her improvisation was a success. The visitors, seemingly accepting her condition, handed her one of their religious publications, likely a copy of "The Watchtower" or "Awake!" magazine, and politely bid her, "Do have a nice day."
The Moment the Act Fell Apart
However, in a moment of pure instinct, the lady's carefully constructed facade crumbled. As the evangelists turned to leave, she forgot herself and verbally replied, "And you too." The immediate realization of her mistake was followed by the sight of the visitors' stunned reactions. She described the look of surprise, confusion, and disappointment on their faces as "priceless." Her plan, which had worked perfectly to cut the interaction short, was undone by a simple, courteous response.
Nigerians React to the Viral Story
The post sparked a flood of humorous and insightful reactions from Nigerians online, showcasing a range of attitudes towards such visits.
Ife Temini humorously warned: "The next time they will come, they will come with someone that can attend to you with sign language, e go shock you."
User Pope suggested a more direct alternative: "If you weren’t busy, you could tell them if 5mins is ok for a chat cos that’s all you have and they will stick to it."
Others, like Officer Famous, recalled positive experiences with the group's literature: "The good thing is, the awake book is enriching and educative. During my school days, I subbed to it annually and it helped me academically." This sentiment was echoed by another user named Famous.
Debbie represented a more confrontational approach: "I don’t even entertain them in my space... And if I ever offer to give them attention, then it will be a bible debate like I did with the last set who got defeated."
Meanwhile, Axiel Sunday, claiming to be a member of the group, offered a perspective from the other side: "You're fortunate it's not me, I would have signed with you... But lol if you're busy, it's okay to say you are, we stick to your own rules. We just want to get to everyone."
The incident, shared on January 19, 2026, highlights a common, often humorous point of social interaction in Nigerian neighborhoods. While the lady's method was unorthodox, the widespread discussion it generated reflects the diverse ways Nigerians navigate unsolicited visits from religious evangelists.
