The viral story of a man donating a kidney to his wife drew widespread admiration, but some online comments veered into stereotyping.
One user wrote: “Nigerian guys no fit relate They’ll think its Ai husband…”
Here, “relate” is used to mean “understand or connect with”—the commenter suggested that Nigerian men couldn’t comprehend or emulate such selfless love, implying it’s unusually heroic. Critics noted the irony: the original story and many supportive voices are likely Nigerians themselves, making the generalization unfair.
The comment highlights how social media often twists inspiring stories into national or cultural critiques. While the kidney donation remains a remarkable act of devotion, discussions quickly shifted from genuine admiration to divisive stereotyping about Nigerian men and their capacity for selflessness.
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