OPINION
Xenophobia
Amongst
Africans
When Being A Nigerian
Is Worse Than An Enemy
I
by Okunupa Nana Kwasi
’ve always loved Nigerians. There’s
something that turns me on about
them – no – not in the vulgar sense
of the word but yes the feeling is as
good as pride. Proud to have such
characters as my brothers from
other mothers I will probably never
meet. Their charismatic attitude
and daring mentality makes
them such competitive people
to associate with. Nigerians as I have come to
observe think of nothing but others. “Really?!”
you’re probably asking yourself but truly I
believe our Ghanaian sisters will testify to that.
One out of every five Ghanaian girls has
dated a Nigerian or dates one – fact? Maybe
not factually but at least we’re somewhat in
agreement that they’re nice people perhaps
on a good day. The day ‘mugu’ pays; party day
in day out. Money or gift accompanies almost
every greeting. With a Nigerian friend in your
life, who thinks about quick loans? Landlords
are most happy during such favorable times.
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“
The richest
person in
Africa is
Nigerian.
Africa’s top
entertainers are
currently Nigerians
– the originator of
Africa’s most popular
music genre is a
Nigerian ”
In most cases they’re treated like in-laws. My
Nigerian friend whom I perched with in 2016
bought a brand new Honda Accord. Before
then, at the point where their street connects
with the main street is a ditch left uncovered.
That ditch has held several vehicles hostages
when they unskillfully attempt to drive by it.
“So nobody has sense to fix this thing?” he was
queried rhetorically. I was later to discover that
few meters from where my friend lived is a
Ghanaian known in the community as wealthy.