This mindset that equates lighter skin with superiority, a relic of the colonial era, is misaligned with the contemporary values of Nigeria and the broader African continent. Black is Beautiful.
The myths embraced by the Igbo community, though stemming from a deep sense of ethnic pride, lack a foundation in reality and tend to disintegrate under close scrutiny.
These are the fellows who sprint to the finish line during sex in less than one minute, faster than you can say, "Wait, what just happened?"
This unwavering belief that Nigeria’s better days are ahead fuels my resolve to return to my homeland, to contribute to the monumental task of nation-building.
Until we embrace the idea that we are an integral part of both the problem and the solution, significant progress will remain elusive.
The stark disparity between the Jewish track record in securing Nobel honors and the absence of Igbo recipients highlights, to some degree, the improbability of shared ancestry.
While Israel has the right to self-defense, it should strive to avoid causing harm to innocent Gaza residents. But this is not the case.