For Calling Nigeria ‘South Africa’s Older Brother’, South African Broadcasting Corporation Cancels Interview With Sowore

Presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore has had his scheduled interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) called off for describing Nigeria as “South Africa’s older brother” while appearing as a guest on eTV — South Africa’s first and only privately-owned free-to-air television station.

While appearing on eTV, the interviewer had asked Sowore how he would improve trade relations between South Africa and Nigeria.

“As we see, currently, South Africa exports 6.4billion rand but Nigeria imports 30.4 billion rand into South Africa. So how do you then take that to the next level?” the interviewer had asked.

Responding, Sowore said: "So, let me tell you, we are your big brothers, not just to South Africa but Nigeria should be a big brother to the entire African continent. And Africa recognizes that.

“And what I say about Nigeria is that it’s not just about personal relationships in trade. It’s that the humanity of Africans must be taken by Nigeria to the next level. That is to say it’s not just about import and export alone, but about the humanity that binds us together, about how we can position Africa to be a major player within the international trade system, so that Africa is not just a mining site where people come in, mine, and leave the continent in ruins, but Africa is such a place that Nigeria can play the role of connecting and integrating, because without an integration we cannot be a big continent in the international market.


“What is happening to Africa right now is that the prices of whatever we produce are determined by the people buying them from us. When they process, they determine the prices at which we’re buying from them. Africa must produce or perish. That’s the problem. And Nigeria should lead that; and that is where South Africa will come in. It’s not about South Africa alone, it’s about Sudan, it’s about Congo; it’s about all of Africa. And that is where we are important. It is the reason why the entire African continent must look up to what is happening to Nigeria next year, because it affects our progress as a continent.”

The comment prompted the cancellation of the SABC interview — a move Sowore responded to by expressing little surprise, noting that the South African government never made it a duty to educate its citizens about Nigeria’s financial and political interventions at the heat of the apartheid struggle.

“Our interview with SABC this afternoon has been cancelled as a result of my pronouncement on eTV earlier today stating that Nigeria is South Africa’s older brother and our citizens should be treated with respect,” Sowore said through a press statement released by his #TakeItBack movement.

“I am not surprised that the management of these media houses took umbrage — it’s not like the South African government make it their duty to remind their people that the Nigerian government bankrolled Mandela’s ANC back in the 70s and 80s.

“Our universities were full of South African students being sponsored by the Nigerian government. We played a very significant role in bringing about the end of apartheid. The South Africans have repaid our generosity with bloodshed and xenophobia, their government almost turning a blind eye to the incessant killings of Nigerians in South Africa.

“Once again, let me reiterate: the #TakeItBack movement and subsequent government will NOT tolerate the flagrant waste of Nigerian life – whether at home or abroad. So the South African media houses may pull shows or try to change the narrative, but please note that the message remains the same – the hurricane is coming and it will demand justice. #EndXenophobia #NigerianLivesMatter #FreedomFighter #ShoDemDWay.”

http://saharareporters.com/2018/08/03/calling-nigeria-%E2%80%98south-africa%E2%80%99s-older-brother%E2%80%99-south-african-broadcasting-corporation

What he said is the truth. I blame our so called polithiefcians. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE RULING THE WORLD. And we will when we get our acts right. Nigeria is a Big testimony waiting to happen

You don't call a child a child to his face.

thesicilian:
You don't call a child a child to his face.

Hahahaha

MrHowto:



“Once again, let me reiterate: the #TakeItBack movement and subsequent government will NOT tolerate the flagrant waste of Nigerian life – whether at home or abroad. So the South African media houses may pull shows or try to change the narrative, but please note that the message remains the same – the hurricane is coming and it will demand justice. #EndXenophobia #NigerianLivesMatter #FreedomFighter #ShoDemDWay.”

This is the kind of talk that makes you want to lay down your life for your country.

thesicilian:

This is the kind of talk that makes you want to lay down your life for your country.

So true. But then, why "waste" your precious life for Nigeria when it's worth nothing anymore.

thesicilian:

This is the kind of talk that makes you want to lay down your life for your country.

And die for nothing.

How is Nigeria South Africa's older brother?

South Africa was developed long before Nigeria even began to develop.

South Africa's oldest universities were built in the nineteenth century. Our oldest uni was built in the 1960s.

They've had good infrastructure for several decades before we started building ours in the 1960s.

The white colonialists actually spent SA's export proceeds from gold etc, in developing the country, unlike in Nigeria where they simply looted our resources to enrich the Queen and her cohorts. By 1960, Nigeria was an underdeveloped backwater with mass illiteracy and near zero infrastructure, while South Africa was already an industrialised nation.

So the truth is that South Africa is our older brother, not the other way round.

wise7:

So true. But then, why "waste" your precious life for Nigeria when it's worth nothing anymore.

Nigeria is a mess because our enemies are always on the seat of power. A time will come that people of good intentions and will-power will assume the seat of power. But Nigerians will need to fight with their lives to win the war against the demons that are changing political parties here and there.

meccuno:
And die for nothing.

Hahaha

wise7:

So true. But then, why "waste" your precious life for Nigeria when it's worth nothing anymore.

Abi. The country is in a deep mess. And worse still, there's no one to rescue us.

Because na Afonja

the fear of bullharis

This sowore sef. Going to tell a well developed South Africa that Nigeria is her big brother. That's an insult!
Since Nigeria politicians have refused to developed this country. Let's keep giving accolades to country its due. Afterall, South Africa isn't the cause of Nigeria retrogressing infrastructural development movement.

Abeg, for your cheap Samsung phone. Check my signature.

The truth is always bitter! Tell them the truth BRODA.

hhhhh

Sowore have the tendencies of a dictator. That guy is a potential tyrant

We need someone like him in 2023.

Ok

I wonda whch kyn prophet tell am say him fit b Nigerian president....NLC president for good for am

HallaDaTruth:
What he said is the truth. I blame our so called polithiefcians. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE RULING THE WORLD. And we will when we get our acts right. Nigeria is a Big testimony waiting to happen

lol China and USA is looting us thanks to your tribesmen for selling us

SOWORE COLLECT 21 GBOSA!!!!

Idiot think they have time for nonsense..

Big brother with the largest poverty in the world.

World most hated country.

World most corrupt

To top it off world most stupid citizens supporting a failed nation.

Spits

Sowores just be like say make him sip small kunu for the Bleep up

HallaDaTruth:
What he said is the truth. I blame our so called polithiefcians. WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE RULING THE WORLD. And we will when we get our acts right. Nigeria is a Big testimony waiting to happen

Oga
Small small
World bawo?

Ode

Rossikki:
How is Nigeria South Africa's older brother?

South Africa was developed long before Nigeria even began to develop.

South Africa's oldest universities were built in the nineteenth century. Our oldest uni was built in the 1960s.

They've had good infrastructure for several decades before we started building ours in the 1960s.

The white colonialists actually spent SA's export proceeds from gold etc, in developing the country, unlike in Nigeria where they simply looted our resources to enrich the Queen and her cohorts. By 1960, Nigeria was an underdeveloped backwater with mass illiteracy and near zero infrastructure, while South Africa was already an industrialised nation.

So the truth is that South Africa is our older brother, not the other way round.

true talk my brother. First time i saw atm was the first time i travelled out of nigeria to south africa. Heck nigerians still see shopping centres as malls. Fact is south africa s way ahead of nigeria.

I don't blame SABC. If only successive Nigerian Governments have been responsible and had done the right thing to make the country truly great! Imagine six Nigerians killed for seeking asylum in Cameroon just yesterday! I became sober since the news broke, moreso as the Nigerian Government has not turned on the heat on the Cameroonian Government for the sad incident! Sad indeed!

Watch the moment Sowore made the statement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U47kUqHxAg4

Diye diye we sha be great again

Big brother wey no get sense.

He refused to respond to the question as asked by the interviewer.
He got busy saying stories of world war z.

Well I guess that's what mostly happens when we have Nigerians invited by foreign media houses rarely address issues directly .

thesicilian:
You don't call a child a child to his face.

Sometimes u Better do so that the child can grow up.