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The Digest:

A Twitter user's controversial comment about Hilda Baci's choice of Lagos for her world record attempt has ignited discussions about ethnic support and regional validation in Nigeria. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • A user claimed the chef chose Lagos because her "Igbo people no fit support her"
  • The comment incorrectly conflated Akwa Ibom (South-South) with Igbo ethnicity (South-East)
  • Many respondents corrected the geographical and ethnic inaccuracy
  • Others defended Lagos as a natural hub for national events and visibility
  • The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in Nigeria's ethnic discourse
  • Some users noted that Lagos historically serves as a melting pot for all Nigerian talents
  • The conversation occurred despite Baci's achievement being a national celebration
The incident highlights how cultural achievements in Nigeria often become entangled in complex ethnic narratives and regional politics.

Sources: Twitter/X Discussion

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