I struggle with this question. ...Please enlighten me on what makes the two groups so different. Honestly, I see many similarities between Africans in America and Nigerians. Most especially physical and behavioral similarities. I'm seeking a connection between both sides. What does it take to make such a connection become a reality? I know it's possible.

physical: shape of the nose, head,etc.

cultural: Nigerians have culture, aas dont really have one. food, etc.

behavioural: aas are shameless, Nigerians are careful about self-respect, ego, etc/

PAGAN 9JA:
physical: shape of the nose, head,etc.

cultural: Nigerians have culture, aas dont really have one. food, etc.

behavioural: aas are shameless, Nigerians are careful about self-respect, ego, etc/

Laughable

yorubaamerican: I struggle with this question. ...Please enlighten me on what makes the two groups so different. Honestly, I see many similarities between Africans in America and Nigerians. Most especially physical and behavioral similarities. I'm seeking a connection between both sides. What does it take to make such a connection become a reality? I know it's possible.

I believe it takes positive interactions with one another, the formation of deep friendships and relationships to break down stereotypes each group has of one another. From physical appearance it is pretty difficult to tell an AA from a Nigerian unless the AA is very light, but then again there are light-skinned non-mixed Nigerians as well so even that can be misleading. Honestly, even though its still frowned upon, intermarriage is probably the best means to make connections and break down stereotypes (assuming the two have an understanding for one another and the marriage institution).

You are right about behavioral similarities too, I have noticed the following...

Expressive in discussion and interactions
Love of music and dancing
Fictive Kin (Referring to someone as Auntie....AAs also have "play cousins", but don't typically refer to older men as Uncle...)
Lateness ( )

However, there are some differences too
Different Food
More respect for elders
In general more dedication to academics

Don't feel discouraged yorubaamerican, I'm sure you'll be able to bridge the gap between the two cultures

PAGAN 9JA:
physical: shape of the nose, head,etc.

cultural: Nigerians have culture, aas dont really have one. food, etc.

behavioural: aas are shameless, Nigerians are careful about self-respect, ego, etc/

LOL, this Negro is ret.arded.

Blyss:

LOL, this Negro is ret.arded.

lol speaking of reetaarded
have you seen this?

https://www.nairaland.com/252608/uncle-ruckus-fictional-character-turned#13097096

it's HILARIOUS! be prepared to laugh!

ChitChatChick88:

I believe it takes positive interactions with one another, the formation of deep friendships and relationships to break down stereotypes each group has of one another. From physical appearance it is pretty difficult to tell an AA from a Nigerian unless the AA is very light, but then again there are light-skinned non-mixed Nigerians as well so even that can be misleading. Honestly, even though its still frowned upon, intermarriage is probably the best means to make connections and break down stereotypes (assuming the two have an understanding for one another and the marriage institution).

You are right about behavioral similarities too, I have noticed the following...

Expressive in discussion and interactions
Love of music and dancing
Fictive Kin (Referring to someone as Auntie....AAs also have "play cousins", but don't typically refer to older men as Uncle...)
Lateness ( )

However, there are some differences too
Different Food
More respect for elders
In general more dedication to academics

Don't feel discouraged yorubaamerican, I'm sure you'll be able to bridge the gap between the two cultures

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I would argue that my generation and those before me have just as much respect for our elders as Nigerians do for theirs. ...The colored folks time sure is a similarity, you betcha! The dedication to academics is something the black community needs to work on. ...I'm starting a movement that teaches us how to benefit from and recognize our similarities. Look out.

Blyss:

LOL, this Negro is ret.arded.

He's not ret.arded. The problems is he's been around a set of African-Americans who don't know the history and are determined to carry out white America's plan for us.