Should looks really be used to judge where someone comes from in Nigeria? I'm a yoruba lady who is always mistaken for Deltan/Ibo by people even by my fellow Yorubas.How are Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and other ethnics ought to look like? What are those features that distinguished them 'cos I am not understanding.Not being able to correctly place my tribe from my looks is one example that looks is a weak judge of one's tribe. I'm proud of my culture and heritage but I believe in project Nigeria and I don't like people asking which tribe someone comes from 'cos it is divisive and doesn't encourage unity in Nigeria. I have lost so much to tribalism and I hate tribalism in all its forms. As Nigerians, we should be able to enjoy all the benefits in one's area of residency without being reminded that one doesn't belong there or being told to go back to one's ancestral states to be relevant. Living like a second class citizen in one's country is a painful one.
I believe our treatment of each other should not be based on Tribe or where someone comes from.We are people before tribe and religion set in. #Saynototribalism

The words Ethno, ethnic, ethnicity, etymology are all related and simply boil down to "origin" or related characteristics that people tend to be bonded by. I see nothing wrong with one identifying closely to his ethos or ethnicity. The problem is when this identity seeks to ridicule, subject, subjugate and belittle other groups using their ethos as a rallying point to cause discord in societies.

Unfortunately humans are hard wired to this behavior and I don't see it disappearing anytime soon. A hard reality to live with. What does mitigate these circumstances usually depends on how related the people become over time in terms of merging their identities to become one. This is done usually through inter marriage, close proximity in day to day interactions with each other, food, music, and opposition to an external aggressor. The less these circumstances occur, the slower the process will be.

morpheus24:
The words Ethno, ethnic, ethnicity, etymology are all related and simply boil down to "origin" or related characteristics that people tend to be bonded by. I see nothing wrong with one identifying closely to his ethos or ethnicity. The problem is when this identity seeks to ridicule, subject, subjugate and belittle other groups using their ethos as a rallying point to cause discord in societies.

Unfortunately humans are hard wired to this behavior and I don't see it disappearing anytime soon. A hard reality to live with. What does mitigate these circumstances usually depends on how related the people become over time in terms of merging their identities to become one. This is done usually through inter marriage, close proximity in day to day interactions with each other, food, music, and opposition to an external aggressor. The less these circumstances occur, the slower the process will be.

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ademijuwonlo:
Should looks really be used to judge where someone comes from in Nigeria? I'm a yoruba lady who is always mistaken for Deltan/Ibo by people even by my fellow Yorubas.How are Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa and other ethnics ought to look like? What are those features that distinguished them 'cos I am not understanding.Not being able to correctly place my tribe from my looks is one example that looks is a weak judge of one's tribe. I'm proud of my culture and heritage but I believe in project Nigeria and I don't like people asking which tribe someone comes from 'cos it is divisive and doesn't encourage unity in Nigeria. I have lost so much to tribalism and I hate tribalism in all its forms. As Nigerians, we should be able to enjoy all the benefits in one's area of residency without being reminded that one doesn't belong there or being told to go back to one's ancestral states to be relevant. Living like a second class citizen in one's country is a painful one.
I believe our treatment of each other should not be based on Tribe or where someone comes from.We are people before tribe and religion set in. #Saynototribalism

Anoda trait more common( but not only)among the yorubas, it was in ibadan i started hearing things like "u r nt igbo? but u dont look like yoruba" i didnt know that each tribe has a standard look o

on d issue of tribalism, it has eaten deep to every corner of d country, i dont know why we will see other people as different human beings from us just bcuz their ancestors preferred wearing agbada, iro n buba to etibor, blouse n george wrapper

fero007:


Anoda trait more common( but not only)among the yorubas, it was in ibadan i started hearing things like "u r nt igbo? but u dont look like yoruba" i didnt know that each tribe has a standard look o

on d issue of tribalism, it has eaten deep to every corner of d country, i dont know why we will see other people as different human beings from us just bcuz their ancestors preferred wearing agbada, iro n buba to etibor, blouse n george wrapper

You are very correct, the tribalism issue has really eaten deep and only leaders with national interest at heart can help this Nation by treating people justly , stop making divisive statements that incite civil war,transparency in government, preaching love and inter marriages are few of the things that could foster peace, unity and love among Nigerians.