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If you think longevity secrets are reserved for our grandmothers in the village swearing by ugu leaves and bitter leaf soup, think again. A British World War II veteran has just given the whole world something to talk about as he celebrated his 107th birthday on Friday, October 16 — and his diet is raising eyebrows across the globe.
Owen Filer, born in 1919, is believed to be one of the oldest living men around. Let that sink in for a moment — this man was already grown before Nigeria even existed as a nation. He survived a world war, watched empires crumble, and is still very much here to tell the tale.
So what has kept this man going strong for over a century?
When asked about his diet, Owen did not disappoint. The centenarian opened up about what he eats regularly, and honestly, nobody was fully prepared for his answer. While the full details of his menu continue to make the rounds, what is clear is that his approach to food is refreshingly simple — and perhaps that simplicity is the real secret.
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What Nigerians Can Take Away From This
We live in a country where people are increasingly abandoning our nutritious local foods for heavily processed options. Yet here is a man who has outlived almost everyone on the planet, and his diet tells a story worth paying attention to.
Whether it is his portion control, his consistency, or his no-fuss relationship with food, Owen Filer is a reminder that sometimes less truly is more.
As we say in Nigeria — “He wey dey alive, e fit chop again.” And at 107, Owen Filer is certainly still chopping well.
Happy birthday to the legend. 🎂
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