They rush for bowls and pans to collect rainwater for bathing, cooking, etc
They discover leaks in their roofs and become adept at catching water as they dribble down the roof
They become expert weather observers to predict rain, so they know when to leave the house bf it starts
They know how to fold up their trousers and wade through. Nobody understands floods more than poor people
Poor people know all the potholes covered by flood and help drivers navigate expertly
They catch a cold, and some even die of pneumonia
They have sex. Poor people don’t make love, they just pound, and the rain is a good excuse
The drink hot pap with no milk and sugar to keep warm
They bathe in the rain. The whole family is with Papa in boxer shorts, Mama with a wrapper on her chest and the children naked
Papa will now and the day with hot ogogoro
10 things rich people do when rain is falling
Snuggle deeper into the duvet to have a beautiful sleep
Switch off the alarm, switch off phones and warn everybody around not to disturb their sleep
Make sweet love while the rain is pounding on the roof
Buy a new Four Wheel Drive to navigate Lagos floods
Check in to the Marriott to wait out the floods
Work virtually
Travel to other climes like Zanzibar, where the sun is biting
Online shopping has become a favourite pastime
Drink coffee and
Chill while Madam tries new recipes
Make love again and smile
Come and beat me
Duke of Shomolu
Last modified: July 2, 2026
