Illbliss said it is regrettable that Nigerians are still struggling with tribalism and religious bigotry after decades of coexisting as a country.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Rapper and actor Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, better known as Illbliss, has called on Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks against other tribes and become more receptive of non-indigenes in their respective states.
The ‘Aiye Po Gan’ crooner made the appeal while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Outside The Box podcast.
Using the Igbos in Lagos as a case study, Illbliss wondered how the state would have been had they not been part of it.
He argued that people from the south-eastern part of Nigeria have contributed significantly to the Lagos economy despite not being indigenes of the state.
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He added that it is regrettable that Nigerians are still struggling with tribalism and religious bigotry after decades of coexisting as a country.
Speaking during the interview, Illbliss said: “The Igbos have given a lot to the Lagos economy in terms of trade and commerce. I wonder how this town will be if you told every Igbo man to leave. So, I’m always shocked whenever I hear comments like, ‘If you’re not from Lagos State, go back to your state.’
“We have no business being where we are as a country. We have no business not being accommodating of each other. But sadly, we are still plagued by tribalism, ethnic and religious divides.”
The 46-year-old rapper further said the saga makes him wonder sometimes whether Nigeria should have been a single entity in the first place.
