₦airaland Forum

‎Dear Donald Trump, we are not apes
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‎By Muhsin Ibrahim
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‎We could not sleep one night in 2009. Instead, we sat in front of the TV, watching and praying for ‘our’ favourite candidate to coast to power and be declared the winner of the election. We wanted to witness history, not of any relative winning any election in Nigeria, but of Barack Obama winning the United States presidential election.
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‎Of course, we witnessed the history of the first non-white man becoming the president of the most powerful country in the world. We were delighted. We thought that, henceforth, black people would be more respected globally. Henceforth, our race would not be associated with backwardness. Henceforth, we would have more opportunities not only in the US but far beyond.
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‎We also thought President Obama would do more for Africa (where his father came from) and for Muslims (his father’s ‘relatives'), especially in the Middle East. Again, his association with towering academics, such as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi, gave us some extra hope. No, we got it all wrong. Obama was like the rest of them.
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‎Obama’s role in destabilising Libya is still felt not only within the country but also far beyond, including in Nigeria. Obama authorised more drone strikes in the Middle East than any other US president. He did not bring peace anywhere, despite controversially winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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‎Despite the above and more, I was disturbed to see President Donald Trump sharing the infamous Obamas’ “meme”, depicting them as apes. This was Trump’s new low. Its implications are also broad, extending beyond the Obamas. It, among other things, risks normalising racism, especially in the West, towards black people.
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‎Trump is unlike any leader anyone has ever seen in the White House. Yet, we should not overlook this brazen attack on us; we must call him out for this naked racism towards black people. We are not apes. We are human beings like him, if not better. We deserve respect. He owes us an apology.
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Muhsin Ibrahim have you ever seen normal people living the way we live and support politicians we support?

Northernblood8:
Muhsin Ibrahim have you ever seen normal people living the way we live and support politicians we support?

Yes, in America.

They gutted healthcare subsidies for 12 million.

Gave tax breaks to the top 1% whilst increasing tax for the poorer.

Explain how a system allows the most corrupt, bankrupt morally and financially become president.

At the same time, the same nonce can call you and yours obo, and you would support him for no reason other than inferiority.

Nobody called blacks Monkeys. The post was about Obama and his wife, let them get the message alone and stop media propaganda about racism shi.t
How did Obama's presidency as first black president help Africa?

Obama should also post Trump and his wife as pigs. Do me I do you God no go vex.

See how ultimate power can make one lose sanity

doncartel:
Obama should also post Trump and his wife as pigs. Do me I do you God no go vex.

He won't do that because he wants to always project a psuedo-moral high ground.

If Trump is vile Obama is very nasty at best.

BrickandLace:
He won't do that because he wants to always project a psuedo-moral high ground.

If Trump is vile Obama is very nasty at best.

Yeah actually the moral high ground is better oo.

So that he doesn’t lose many of his fans by descending into the gutter with Trump.

And wetin concern you? Did trump call blacks ape? Busy body ppl

idreesjigo:
‎Dear Donald Trump, we are not apes
‎
‎By Muhsin Ibrahim
‎
‎We could not sleep one night in 2009. Instead, we sat in front of the TV, watching and praying for ‘our’ favourite candidate to coast to power and be declared the winner of the election. We wanted to witness history, not of any relative winning any election in Nigeria, but of Barack Obama winning the United States presidential election.
‎
‎Of course, we witnessed the history of the first non-white man becoming the president of the most powerful country in the world. We were delighted. We thought that, henceforth, black people would be more respected globally. Henceforth, our race would not be associated with backwardness. Henceforth, we would have more opportunities not only in the US but far beyond.
‎
‎We also thought President Obama would do more for Africa (where his father came from) and for Muslims (his father’s ‘relatives'), especially in the Middle East. Again, his association with towering academics, such as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi, gave us some extra hope. No, we got it all wrong. Obama was like the rest of them.
‎
‎Obama’s role in destabilising Libya is still felt not only within the country but also far beyond, including in Nigeria. Obama authorised more drone strikes in the Middle East than any other US president. He did not bring peace anywhere, despite controversially winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
‎
‎Despite the above and more, I was disturbed to see President Donald Trump sharing the infamous Obamas’ “meme”, depicting them as apes. This was Trump’s new low. Its implications are also broad, extending beyond the Obamas. It, among other things, risks normalising racism, especially in the West, towards black people.
‎
‎Trump is unlike any leader anyone has ever seen in the White House. Yet, we should not overlook this brazen attack on us; we must call him out for this naked racism towards black people. We are not apes. We are human beings like him, if not better. We deserve respect. He owes us an apology.
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busy body go rest and face your shithole country, Trump never called blacks apes, the post is about Obama and his wife and I am sure Obama is not interested whether you are involved or not.. na so una go carry matter wey no consign una the form activists.

idreesjigo:
‎Dear Donald Trump, we are not apes
‎
‎By Muhsin Ibrahim
‎
‎We could not sleep one night in 2009. Instead, we sat in front of the TV, watching and praying for ‘our’ favourite candidate to coast to power and be declared the winner of the election. We wanted to witness history, not of any relative winning any election in Nigeria, but of Barack Obama winning the United States presidential election.
‎
‎Of course, we witnessed the history of the first non-white man becoming the president of the most powerful country in the world. We were delighted. We thought that, henceforth, black people would be more respected globally. Henceforth, our race would not be associated with backwardness. Henceforth, we would have more opportunities not only in the US but far beyond.
‎
‎We also thought President Obama would do more for Africa (where his father came from) and for Muslims (his father’s ‘relatives'), especially in the Middle East. Again, his association with towering academics, such as Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi, gave us some extra hope. No, we got it all wrong. Obama was like the rest of them.
‎
‎Obama’s role in destabilising Libya is still felt not only within the country but also far beyond, including in Nigeria. Obama authorised more drone strikes in the Middle East than any other US president. He did not bring peace anywhere, despite controversially winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
‎
‎Despite the above and more, I was disturbed to see President Donald Trump sharing the infamous Obamas’ “meme”, depicting them as apes. This was Trump’s new low. Its implications are also broad, extending beyond the Obamas. It, among other things, risks normalising racism, especially in the West, towards black people.
‎
‎Trump is unlike any leader anyone has ever seen in the White House. Yet, we should not overlook this brazen attack on us; we must call him out for this naked racism towards black people. We are not apes. We are human beings like him, if not better. We deserve respect. He owes us an apology.
‎

Trump is a known racist sadly most so called Nigerian christains see him as a saviour which he's not .

Him recognising Our first lady followed by Nigerians who are sycophants of bad governance were cheering


Trump will only smile with an African if the narrative suites him
The only person free from racism Is Jesus Christ and christains who are not affiliated to any tribe,custom ,state or country like Isreal and Palestine
Our Kingdom is the kingdom of God