The comment, “Sincerely, the number of Yoruba yahoo boys are alarmingly the highest in Nigeria,” in response to a post about Yoruba women being labeled as prostitutes, is rooted in harmful stereotypes. Both comments perpetuate damaging generalizations about an ethnic group, and such statements only fuel tribalism and division in society.
Reducing entire communities to negative labels—whether about online fraud or prostitution—ignores the diverse reality of individuals within the group. These types of comments promote prejudice and undermine the unity necessary for addressing societal issues. Rather than blame or shame specific tribes, it’s important to focus on the collective challenges faced by all Nigerians, and work towards solutions that uplift, not divide.
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