The word ‘Marlian‘ has been trending in Nigeria for several months now and it doesn’t look like easing off anytime soon.
All thanks to Azeez Fahsola, popularly known as Naira Marley, the word Marlian has come to stay for good.
A lot of people use that term regularly. However, not too many people know what it really means. Furthermore, there are many ridiculous myths surrounding the use of term “Marlian”. Therefore, we decided to make good research to come up with a definitive explanation.
In this post, you’ll discover the meaning of “Marlian” and what it takes to become one.
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Who is a Marlian?
Marlian was coined from the word “Marley”. According to Nameberry, it is a girl’s name of English origin meaning “pleasant seaside meadow”.
For Naira Marley and his followers, though, the meaning is quite different from that.
Basically, Marlians are ardent followers of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley.
Furthermore, Marlians share the same ideologies with the singer who is popular for leading a controversial and carefree lifestyle.
How to become a Marlian?
First and foremost, you must become a fan of Naira Marley, according to the opinions of self-acclaimed Marlians.
In addition to that, there are several other attributes and traits a lot of people have continually linked with Marlians.
Some of them include:
- Marlians do not wear belts; they must find a way to make their trousers remain on their waist without using belts. Most of them derive pleasure in referring to themselves as NBG (No Belt Gang).
- As I mentioned earlier, you must become a fan of Azeez Fashola and share his ideologies and beliefs.
- See nothing wrong with becoming a ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ or have any hard feelings towards yahoo boys.
- Do not graduate from school; you must find a way to drop out without receiving a certificate.
- Marlians do not wear underpants or and boxers.
- If you’re good at dancing some of the dance steps, Naira Marley introduced, people will call you a Marlian.
One doesn’t necessarily need to exhibit all of the traits above to be called a Marlian.
Naira Marley debunks some of the myths
Naira Marley is often referred to as the President of Marlians. As such, many of them listen to him and do whatever he tells them is right.
Well, he came out to debunk some of the myths.
Most people do not know this, but Naira Marley graduated from college. The popular singer graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy. He also studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).
Naira Marley recently shared a tweet warning his fans not to destroy their future in the process of enjoying they youthful years.
“As a Marlian, u have to enjoy your youth but don’t destroy your future,” he tweeted.
The controversies surrounding Marlians
Many parents have continued to express worries about their children becoming Marlians. Clearly, hearing that they don’t graduate must have contributed to their fear.
Recently, a church organised one-month fasting and prayer to destroy the Marlian spirit from the life of their children.