Following reports of the tragic accident involving Anthony Joshua, which claimed the lives of his personal trainer and a longtime friend, many people expressed sympathy and grief. Yet, some reactions shifted from empathy to misplaced judgment. One comment read: “As a millionaire why would you even think of visiting Nigeria.”
This statement subtly blames the victim by suggesting that wealth should require physical and emotional detachment from one’s country. It frames Nigeria as a place to be avoided rather than a home people are allowed to return to, regardless of status. Beyond its elitist undertone, the comment ignores the human reality that success does not erase identity, relationships, or the need for connection. Tragedy is not proof that home is unsafe, nor is wealth a reason to abandon one’s roots. Such remarks replace compassion with prejudice and fear.
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