Getting inked is a cool thing, we agree. But getting a tattoo in this Nigeria can be a scary endeavor. Especially if it’s a permanent tattoo.

Yes, the common warning is that you should avoid Ikeja Under Bridge tattooists, but that’s not all. This list will tell you more about tattoos in Nigeria.


1. NEVER EVER TATTOO A CELEBRITY ON YOUR BODY

Or your current partner for that matter. The thing is this: what will happen if it ends in tears? And then again, the tattooists might never get it right.

They can give you a Davido that looks like Shatta Bandle. You don’t believe us? Maybe this picture will convince you.


BEAR IN MIND THAT A BIG TATTOO MAKES YOU A TARGET MARKET FOR SARS AND NIGERIAN POLICE


It’s a sad reality but it’s true. So if you choose to get a tattoo, also prepare your Canadian visa too. Otherwise, e be things.

3. PLEASE AND PLEASE, MAKE SURE YOUR TATTOOIST CAN SPELL

Ask them to spell apple, cucumber, hippopotamus, and encyclopedia. Ask them to recite the letters of the English alphabet.

If they get everything correctly, then you can surrender your body to be inked. Or else this might happen.

AFTER GETTING YOUR TATTOO, PREPARE TO BE ASKED SILLY QUESTIONS BY PEOPLE.

“Are you a cultist?” “Are you of the devil?” “Don’t you know it’s a sin?” “What did your parents say?” “Are you a runs girl?” “Do you plan to erase it anytime soon?” “You must be a Yahoo boy”