“We Are Proud of Our Cultural Heritage”: ‘Southgerian’ People Express Their Pride

• A group of people shared with the public that they identify as 'Southgerian' and provided a brief definition
• One of the young men stated that he was proud of his heritage and how it united the two nations
• Social media users adored the pride the people possessed and shared how they loved the unity

A group of children proudly shared that they are 'Southgerian' — a playful blend of their South African and Nigerian backgrounds. The heartwarming moment highlighted how they confidently embraced both sides of their families.

The TikTok account for African Image Expression shared the clip on 17 January 2026, giving the public a look into the group's beliefs and values.

Before the children introduced themselves and shared their names, they said together:

"We are 'Southgerian' children. Our mothers are South African, and our fathers are Nigerian. We are proud of our cultural heritage."

A young man also addressed the public and said that he identifies as 'Southgerian' to prove to people that it is possible for the two nations, which often clash, to unite and create something beautiful.

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Watch the TikTok video below:

'Southgerian' people intrigue the internet

Thousands of online users took to the comment section with interest after hearing about the 'Southgerian' people on their For You Pages.

@johnpromiseo told the public:

"This is exactly what it should be all about: having two nations come together to make something beautiful. Can you guys see how beautiful and handsome our kids look? No need to hate one another. God bless Mzansi. God bless Nigeria."

@ratos3333 said to the people in the video:

"Proud of you. You are who you are, and I'm glad you're loving who you are fully. You have the right to exist freely like everyone."

An intrigued @lojadamadrinha commented:

"Wow, my wonderful children. I like the vision."

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• A mixed-race woman from the United States shared that she felt seen after visiting a South African city.

Source: Briefly News