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.
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.