The Digest:
Tacha Akide, former Big Brother Naija star, has raised eyebrows after calling her generation of Nigerians the "dumbest" for opting to leave the country for better opportunities, compared to past generations that fought for change.
Key Points:
- Tacha criticized the ‘Japa’ trend, where Nigerian youth leave the country for opportunities abroad.
- She contrasted current youth with older generations like ex-President Buhari, who fought for their beliefs.
- Tacha recalled the ENDSARS protests as a missed opportunity for true bravery, lamenting the lack of follow-through.
- Despite criticism for moving to the UK herself, Tacha stressed that her message was aimed at encouraging youth to sacrifice comfort for the country's betterment.
- The reality TV star believes that the Nigerian youth’s fear and silence after ENDSARS is why the government continues to dominate.
- Tacha urged young people to be more courageous, stating the country needs sacrifice, not just tweets and trends.
Tacha’s comments resonate as a wake-up call for Nigerian youth to confront fear and take real action for the country’s future, rather than seeking comfort abroad.
