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The annual "IJGB vs Lagos Babes" beef resurfaces as a London-based Nigerian woman, Madam Joyce, criticizes Lagos women for not acknowledging her "high profile" status. The rivalry between returning Nigerians and local babes continues, with tensions rising over perceived arrogance and jealousy.

The annual "IJGB vs Lagos Babes" beef is back, with the latest showdown sparking debates on social media. For the third consecutive year, a London-based Nigerian woman, identified as Madam Joyce, has taken to her camera to criticize Lagos women for not acknowledging her "high profile" status.

In a viral video, Joyce claims that Nigerian girls are "jealous" and apprehensive of her, after she attended an event and greeted everyone, but was met with cold indifference from the Lagos babes. According to Joyce, the lack of attention stemmed from the belief that she was trying to "steal" their men, which she refutes, stating that she’s not at fault for being attractive and well-connected.

The term "IJGB" (I Just Got Back) refers to Nigerians who return home from the diaspora during the festive season, flaunting their foreign experiences and "high profile" lifestyles.

This annual rivalry has fueled tension between the local Lagos girls and the returning IJGBs, with the former often accusing the latter of arrogance and entitlement. While US-based IJGBs tend to be more laid-back, UK-based returnees are reportedly more sensitive to the perceived snubs. Notably, UFC fighter Israel Adesanya also complained about receiving less attention than expected from Lagos babes.