“I woke up really sad and depressed over the state of Nigeria and I’m almost tearing up typing this. Now, I’ve lived in the western world in the past, both in the UK and US, and when I ask this question I justify my depression with ‘well it’s a white man’s country that’s why they are ahead’ but why I’m really angry in this case is that we are talking about the same continent.”

Comparing Nigeria to South Africa, the actor and social media comedian queried why a Nigerian would need a visa to travel to South Africa despite the fact that Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa.

He noted that when a person one visits South Africa ‘you can’t tell if you are still in Africa or Europe.’

“Do you know that Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $398 billion compared to SA which is the second-largest at $368 billion? Yet Nigeria needs to apply for a visa to travel to South Africa. I am 3,500 feet above sea level and I’m looking at an African nation that built their country with their own natural resources, a country where you can’t tell if you are still in Africa or Europe because of its immense development despite the corruption in the country.

“A country where their primary source of income comes from mining and industry. Tourism alone rakes in ZAR 130billion which is about $8.8billion for the country. In 2016 alone 16 million tourists visited SA and that number has steadily increased since then. 16 million guys and tourism only adds 2.8% to their GDP. Even with the corruption in their country the leaders are still steadily growing their industries and sectors,” he wrote.

In his gloomy state, he further pondered what the root cause problem of Nigeria could be. “You might not understand how Nigerians are suffering until you travel to other advanced countries then come back home and see how Nigerians have been deprived of basic life amenities of life.

“So I ask, apart from bad leadership structure and lack of vision, what do you think is our problem as a nation? Do you think we got independence way too early? Do you think that the democratic system of government is working in Nigeria and for Nigerians? There is corruption in other countries, why is Nigeria’s corruption so different and profound that even corrupt nations call us corrupt?? What do you think is the issue with Nigeria?”

RuudVanNisteroy:
I agree we got independence to early, we needed a total overhaul of our cultural values.

Juliusmalema:
With People/Person's like JuliusMalema, Why won't south Africa be the anchor and pride of west Africa..

They are constructive opposition who understands that Governance is about the people and nation at large. They are not moved by mere tribal affiliations but all they need is better and prosperous south Africa...

Their citizens first before others...

Can such be said of

Iykopee:
Nigeria with all her wealth is nothing but a huge shame.

Criminals always are the ones ruling this country.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Julius Malema was not part of those who contributed to building the South Africa you see today. He contributed to the corruption problem South Africa is facing today. Part of some leaders in the country that believe state resources is their personal entitlement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRXgfiCaogQ

Juliusmalema:
With People/Person's like JuliusMalema, Why won't south Africa be the anchor and pride of west Africa..

They are constructive opposition who understands that Governance is about the people and nation at large. They are not moved by mere tribal affiliations but all they need is better and prosperous south Africa...

Their citizens first before others...

Can such be said of Nigeria where Invaders from Niger Republic, Benin republic, Togo and Chad including Mali are the ones running affairs of the country. All thanks to divided loyalty...

The president is not a nigeria same as most Governors drawn from north and western part of this their country called Nigeria.


Well, we remain proud and happy for our dear country Southern Africa as she will continue to move from strength to strength, no wonder it was referred to as the rainbow nation...

The country founded on solid principle by Mbeki, Mandela, Oliver and hosts of others...

Juliusmalema:



He is part of the builder today.

RuudVanNisteroy:

Yes, builder of corruption.

thebosstrevor1:

Julius what��
Former member of the most corrupt party in south Africa the ANC

thebosstrevor1:


So getting independence early created corruption.

Why do black people you like slavery

RuudVanNisteroy:

The leaders were too busy playing ethnic politics,power hungry and materialistic to start the ardious task of nation building.

Juliusmalema:



Those who built SA are long dead but the present Malema made the country a reality.

Kudos to them.

bolanto24:
It's really so sad the state of Nigeria. We could've been the pride of every black man in the world.

laiperi:
I can understand the depression. Nigeria used to pay some Caribbean government workers' salaries when they were broke.

So I visited Jamaica then and I insisted on visiting the market in Kingston but they insisted the two of us had to be protected by three security men because of crimes.

I saw a water tap in the market like we had in Nigeria. I decided to open it just to see if water would come out.

Water came out! I was so disappointment about my country where water taps no longer function.

FarahAideed:
Even this con artist is complaining

Iykopee:
Nigeria with all her wealth is nothing but a huge shame.

Criminals always are the ones ruling this country.

BastardWike:
To worsen matters for Nigeria, we are no longer talking about how we can develop but how to survive insecurity and debilitating poverty. At the pace we are retrogressing, we will never catch up instead we will continue to get worse until we start fighting ourselves to death.

Rugaria:
The class of 1966 destroyed Nigeria.. The Babangidas, the danjumas, the Obasanjos, the buharis, the Abachas.... That group is evil, full of vile, hatred and violence! Take them out of the equation and watch Nigeria start a slow movement towards progress! The biggest mistake we made this democratic term was to start with these same hoodlums again! Compare Obasanjo vs Yaradua.., then Buhari vs Jonathan! You can see the difference in style, compassion and motives... That class of 1966 woke up one morning and started killing their friends for power. They have managed to corner power with the help of foreign powers ever since but they absolutely can't do no good with power! Why? You can't give what you don't have...