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Bokku Mart, a Nigerian retail chain, has come under intense fire online after an advertisement featuring influencer Defolah was accused of promoting ethnic prejudice.

The controversial video, which has since been taken down, showed Defolah comparing the store’s prices with those in open-air markets while making remarks many Nigerians found offensive.

“So you mean I can get beans and garri Ijebu at Bokku without any Omo Igbo cheating me?” she said in the clip.

“It’s so relaxing to shop without someone pulling you from the left and right, shouting my colour.”

The comments sparked widespread outrage across social media, with critics accusing Bokku of endorsing ethnic stereotypes and disrespecting the Igbo community.

In response to the uproar, Defolah publicly apologised, clarifying that her statement was not meant to demean any ethnic group.

“I sincerely apologise. It was never my intention to promote any form of tribal bias or disrespect to the Igbo people,” she said.

However, the apology has done little to quell the backlash, as many Nigerians continue to call for a boycott of Bokku Mart and demand accountability from the brand.

Codepain:
We need more people like Dora Akunyili to rise up among Igbo , spotless souls emerging from stained hearts, a pure drop distil from poison to fight against the menace of Fake drugs until SE people are educated enough to see the danger of Quick money from fake drug
Nigerians will continue to fall victims to various kidney issues


#saynotofakedrug #omoIgbo

mascot87:
omo igbo means a child that smokes weed. This our SE people self. Always feeling intimidated at everything

Codepain:
We need more people like Dora Akunyili to rise up among Igbo , spotless souls emerging from stained hearts, a pure drop distil from poison to fight against the menace of Fake drugs until SE people are educated enough to see the danger of Quick money from fake drug
Nigerians will continue to fall victims to various kidney issues


#saynotofakedrug #omoIgbo

mascot87:
I am perfectly okay up there and I think you should visit yaba left to go examine yourself. How is omo igbo (a child that smokes weed) a tribal issue? Or are you saying it's only SE people that smokes weed? If that should be the case then I am sorry for you people

Tochi3:


..Ndigbo..come see a creature advising Ndigbo..i will afvide to advice ur obas engaged in advance fee fraud..while at that..also give thesame advice you gave to the Obas also to the agberos scattered all over that place..

Beremx:
So was the lady talking about weed? You're not smart trying to twist the narratives

mascot87:
omo igbo means a child that smokes weed. This our SE people self. Always feeling intimidated at everything

Racoon:
And the video says otherwise. You are trying to be clever by half.

Codepain:
Dee ya n’Igbo, a na m aghọta Igbo
if you dont speak english

Tochi3:


..Ndigbo..come see a creature advising Ndigbo..

..go advice ur obas engaged in advance fee fraud..while at that..also give thesame advice you gave to the Obas to the agberos scattered all over that place..

..more importantly...beg your kinsman tilumbu to help Kwarans who are kpaid & displaced in idp camps..before the inconsequential advice..

..are you not aware the number of kwarans killed..?

Ezeama400:
Igbos feel intimidated by who ?… I doubt if you are ok up there!!

We are only calling out your tribal bigotry, and petty tribalism..