BBNaija 2020 ex-housemate Erica Nlewedim is currently trending online after a viral video showed her struggling to speak the Igbo language, despite being a native of Umuahia, Abia State.
In the now-popular clip, the 31-year-old reality star was seen attempting to express herself in Igbo but found it difficult, sparking criticism from many Igbo netizens.
Reacting to the video, some social media users dragged Erica for being unable to communicate fluently in her native tongue, saying it was disappointing considering her age and background. Others, however, came to her defense, citing upbringing and environment as possible factors.
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Reacting, netizens accused Erica of always trending for the wrong reasons with many stressing that the reality TV star was just forming to speak her language Igbo.
One @mss_chomzy said; “Not knowing how to speak your native dialect is something to be ashamed of.🚶♀️.”
Another @uchefavour6666 reacted; Erica I love you,but dis video isn’t funny at all.
Also an user identified as nefertiti___000 says; “This ain’t supposed to be a flex ooo but what do I know.”
Erica further urged Igbo people to keep quiet and stop insulting her for struggling to speak Igbo, rather they should learn how to embrace peace and unity.
Erica tweeted; “Don’t you think it’s foolish for someone to choose to become your enemy because you can’t speak a language? You don’t even see other tribes insulting themselves for not speaking their language, they are united! Show me on Yoruba person that’ll insult their fellow Yoruba cos they can’t speak the language.”
She continued; “In my own experience, Igbo people are welcoming when you say you’re from somewhere else, the minute you say you’re Igbo and can’t speak the language, the love they previously had for you changes to insults and i wonder why cos I’m literally the same person! Learn love & unity!”
She stated; “Please keep quiet, the reason for this tweet is the ethnic insults that came from an innocent video gisting and trying to learn how to speak Igbo . Can’t throw stones and hide your hands
Look at my Igbo people in the comments showing how much they hate their own! Continue but please don’t complain when others don’t show you love! Cos you can’t be so openly divided against your own people and expect trust from outsiders!
I can make more money than the people who can cook, I can employ a cook and a language teacher I can even pay your salary🥰😘😘😘😘
In my own experience, Igbo people are welcoming when you say you’re from somewhere else, the minute you say you’re Igbo and can’t speak the language, the love they previously had for you changes to insults and i wonder why cos I’m literally the same person! Learn love & unity!.”
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