With recent happenings in the football world, particularly in the Spanish league, where acts of racism occurred against Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior, it has once again highlighted the need for condemnation and action against such acts. In this regard, I have witnessed many Nigerians expressing their outrage and condemning the incident, as is expected. It is commendable to see Nigerians standing up against racism, just as they have done in the past when xenophobia reared its ugly head in South Africa.

However, it is disheartening to observe that within Nigeria itself, our youth engage in daily attacks on social media, targeting one another based on differences in sociocultural, religious, and geopolitical backgrounds and beliefs. This internal strife, often fueled by tribalism, poses a significant challenge to the unity and progress of our nation.

From my perspective, it is crucial to recognize that racism, xenophobia, and tribalism are all forms of prejudice and discrimination that must be condemned with equal vigor. The root causes may differ, but the impact and harm caused by these divisive attitudes are similar. In fact, one could argue that a person who exhibits tribalist tendencies is likely to harbor racist or xenophobic attitudes if they were raised in an environment that condones such behavior.

It is important for us, as Nigerians, to reflect on this double standard and work towards eradicating all forms of discrimination, whether they occur within our borders or elsewhere.

No one chooses to be born black, Igbo, Hausa, Fulani, or Yoruba. As for me, tribalism is a mental illness.

Let's fight the CANCER within before crying victims 😢.

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Nigerians resent racism against blacks in the same way ISIS or Al Qaeda resent discrimination against Muslims or the KKK resent discrimination against whites.

In other words, we are not against prejudice and discrimination in principle, we are just against being at the receiving end of it.

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Nigerians resent racism against blacks in the same way ISIS or Al Qaeda resent discrimination against Muslims or the KKK resent discrimination against whites.

In other words, we are not against prejudice and discrimination in principle, we are just against being at the receiving end of it.

Exactly my point, but it's high time for this attitude to be changed 😒