This Lagos heat wants to finish somebody. It’s like the sun is trying to show us who is the real king of boys. Anyway, we are not arguing with it. If it wants to show us pepper, we too will tackle it with pepper.

1. Own a portable handfan.

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Or you can strap an AC to your back like you’re carrying a baby. Desperate times call for desperate measures, dears.

2. Take frequent showers.

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We’re not going to pretend that everybody has a functioning shower. So if you are like me and you fall into the category of people without a shower, just fetch water inside your bucket and take more showers.

3. Use sunscreen.

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Sunscreen does a lot of wonders for you. Too bad that many people are sleeping on this goodness. For starters, sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. It also helps reduce the risk of cancer.

Read more about it here: Who Has A Minute To Talk About The Benefits Of Sunscreen?

4. Get water-bottles.

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You know the drill. Make this bottle your companion. Fill it with water, or soft drink, if you like. The gist is this: you will be dehydrated a lot in this heat and you don’t want to run the risk of collapsing on the road where people will say that your evil deeds have finally caught up with you.

5. Try sleeping naked.

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You didn’t think we’ll put a nude person, did you? Lewl, you farm implement. Sleep nude (and pray that your sleep paralysis demon does not come to make sweet love to you in the midnight.)

6. Invest in hats, sunglasses, and maybe a portable umbrella.

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Desperate times call for desperate measures, no? If you really love yourself and you don’t want to be damaged by this, better take this advice.

NB: Make sure the sunshades have UV rays protection.

7. Treat yourself to ice-cream.

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This one has double treats: you get to chop life while protecting yourself from the sun’s heat. Everything in this Lagos is set to frustrate you anyway. Why not enjoy yourself while you’re at it?

By the way, would you love to be plugged to the best ice-cream spots in Lagos? We got you!

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