Nigerian Woman's Perspective on Protests in South Africa Sparks Mixed Reactions

Nigerian Woman's Perspective on Protests in South Africa Sparks Mixed Reactions

  • A Nigerian woman recently shared her thoughts on the protests that took place in South Africa
  • Residents in the Eastern Cape were outraged d over the introduction of an Igbo King in South Africa
  • The lady shared her inisght on the controversy and she received some support from South Africans

A woman from Nigeria spoke out following protests against Nigerians in kuGompo formerly known as East London. The lady remained patriotic with her balanced position on the recent outrage over Nigerians in South Africa.

Nigerian lady shared her take on recent protests in South Africa
A Nigerian lady shared he stamce on the recent protests against Nigerians in South Africa. Image: @uncutwith_uju
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The video shared on 28 March 2026 sparked discussions about migration into South Africa. Online users shared their brutally honest takes about the Nigerian community in South Africa.

In a TikTok post, a young woman @uncutwith_uju from Nigeria looked over the protests in kuGompo. She said that many people around the world have expressed their Disapproval of Nigerians and the country. The lady said she felt it was time for Nigerians to return to their home country in possibly build their own. She said going to foreign countries will never be worth it because at the end of the day they will always be for.eigners. Watch the video of the Nigerian woman below:

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South Africa divided over protest against Nigerians

Many people thought that the young woman from Nigeria was correct. South Africans agreed they shared their stances on migration in the country. Read people's comments below:

South Africans shared thoughts on Nigerians in South Africa
South Africans shared their thoughts on Nigerians. Image: Tope J. Asokere
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Malaxa Mageza wanted to correct the TikTokker:

"Sister point of correction , there is no Igbo kingdom ib South Africa.Let not even promote it."

ifeaka42 asked:

"What do you mean by Igbo kingdom in south Africa? Where did you see Igbo kingdom? The man is just Igbo leader in east London, the only wrong there is the name king. Our people should stop using that name( king) Igbo leader is not Igbo king... This man is Igbo leader not king."

mavericks wrote:

"There is no igbo king anywhere in south Africa.... That igbo tittle was just their party theme for that day."

njmahlangu@87💜💜💜💜 wondered:

"Can someone clarify for me please does documented means doing business??"

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z agreed with the lady:

"Learn to fix ur states is only way ppl will start to respect."

ginger said:

"God bless South Africans Ghana support you people."

ARIS MB added:

"Good afternoon sister can you update the recent situation of what is happening, I would like to know."

PrideAugustIX wrote:

"You’re beautiful My sister, and smart tank you🌸❤️"

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Rutendo Masasi (Weekend Entertainment and Human Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 4 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of training courses by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za