The Digest:
US economist Scott Bolshevik mocked a Nigerian man for publicly celebrating his Canadian citizenship, asking if the jubilation meant Nigeria was "that unlivable," a question that ignited a fierce and nuanced debate online.
Key Points:
- A US economist mocked a Nigerian man for celebrating his Canadian citizenship.
- Scott Bolshevik questioned if Nigeria was "really that unlivable."
- The Nigerian, @josh0491, had shared his joy at a dream achieved.
- Bolsheviks noted Nigerians "make a spectacle" of acquiring Western citizenship.
- The comment sparked widespread debate in the article's comment section.
- Many commenters agreed, citing poor governance and hardship in Nigeria.
- Others defended the celebration as a personal milestone, not a rejection of home.
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