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Actress and former BBNaija housemate Erica Nlewedim has fired back at critics who mocked her Igbo language fluency, accusing some within the Igbo community of "deep-rooted self-hate" following a viral video, as reported by Linda Ikeji.
  • Erica Nlewedim faced backlash over a video showing her struggling with Igbo.
  • Critics, mostly fellow Igbos, mocked her fluency and questioned her identity.
  • Erica addressed the criticism in a series of tweets.
  • She accused some Igbo people of "deep-rooted self-hate".
  • She questioned insulting one's language ability.
  • Erica highlighted unity among other tribes regarding language.
  • Some agreed with her, while others felt she fanned tribal tensions.

Erica’s defence isn’t just about language, it’s a call for cultural compassion. Her stand reveals a broader fracture within communities that weaponise identity. In her words, shame should not divide where shared roots should unite.

Roots Before Rules: Language is a bond, not a test. When culture becomes a weapon, identity loses its warmth. Erica’s words challenge us to speak not with ridicule, but with respect.