Can Nigeria overcome its deep-rooted tribalism?

Nigeria is one of the most diverse countries in the world — with an estimated 400 different ethnic groups. Despite its national borders, tribalism remains deeply rooted in Nigerian society today, sparking insecurity and unrest. But many Gen Z-ers want to break free from being valued based on their ethnicity alone. Edith Kimani brings the debate to 77 Percenters in Lagos.
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77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on YouTube, and on the following platforms:

[husbaannurudeenalli]

The thing with tribalism that none understands is that Nigeria was never meant to be one country. They were forced to merge all together by the British for their own economic goals but reality almost no groups were similar, example Hausa and Yoruba who had different cultures. They were just forced to live with each other because they were forcibly made into a country. Therefore tribalism would inevitably occur

[THESURAFELB]

Tribalism ruined my home country of Ethiopia. Please let's fight this disease in Africa. Keep on fighting Nigeria. Humanity will ultimately prevail.🙏✊🇳🇬

[amasgodwin]

I'm a Benin man but married to an igbo beautiful wife. We're the one to end tribalism in Nigeria. Our political class are using these as tools to divide us the more.

[ninobk]

Tribalism is one if not the biggest issue holding Africa back from further development. Tribalism holds everything back.

[carolineejikeme]

Her way of conducting this interview is so intriguing and captivating to watch. She's professional and respectful. I enjoyed watching this, despite usually moving away from this particular topic. Well done!

[nomxhosapekani]

Tribalism is a historical stigma. I live in Germany and once I praised their traditional clothes, the young German turned around and said it's NOT German, it's Bavarian! For me, all Germans look the same but for him, it was important to call himself a Bavarian.

[sakani-b]

Love Nigerian 🇳🇬 giant of Africa sending love from Rwanda 🇷🇼 stop the tribalism so u can be the truly giant u are.

[ProfG]

Tribalism is one of the major problem that makes Nigeria 50 years behind the rest of the world, because Love and hatred cannot mixed together.

[msz_jojo]

I'm from Haiti 🇭🇹 but live in the US, been to Nigeria several times, and I must say, a lot of these issues discussed on here I realized is needed to address and work on with the leaders. Despite all the differences, I love your country, people, and will continue to visit every chances I get as this is like my second home now. I'm close to people from both Igbo and Yoruba tribes there and love both equally. I haven't had a chance with Hausa yet or any other tribes, but am so open to. Well done to you all in sharing your experiences! Hope this will help others in the country or continent, to come together more as one, regardless of different tribes and learn to embrace the culture more for just being Nigerians/Africans, rather than degrading one another or treating the other unfairly. Each one teach one and together you can, but it must starts with you. 😊🙌🏽

[Guesswt]

This was an amazing debate. I love hearing what the people of Africa think versus just what the politicians say. Much respect from the US

[joeb.]

The presenter did a very brilliant job

[DavidLewis-uhhj]

What an interesting discussion. I am Canadian Trinidadian with ancestors from primarily West Africa. I was once admonished by a Nigerian lady for not being able to say which tribe or ethnicity my family came from. I could only guess that my ancestors may have come from smaller tribes all over Nigeria, Ghana, Mali and Benin because of DNA analysis.

[toniaruby]

As a black American.... I'm learning a lot from this channel. Nigerians, please do the work. We are all mixed up as Americans b/c we were stolen. Most of us don't know where we come from and "they" use our color/shade and stature to try to separate us. You are beautiful Africans from multiple beautiful tribes... let that be it and let Africa become one Nation. Africa needs NO ONE and can provide EVERYTHING if you can overcome the obstacles. Thanks so much for the education. I hope to move to your beautiful continent one day🙏🏾

[defo-codeakata]

When YouTube algorithm takes you on an amazing ride. You find videos like this one. Nigeria must be great, but we must be intentional about it. Everyone here understood the problems and knew the solutions. They were all on point. Education, government, people and leaders of religion and kingdom are all very vital to the genuine progress of our great country.

[hassanlawal]

I was very impressed by the input of each and every young fellow Nigerian featured in this video. Even when IKECHUKWU DANIEL OKONWEZE and EMY JOSEPHS disagreed briefly, they did so respectfully. Ikechukwu Okonweze is (straight up) my kinda guy. But, Emy Josephs is my kinda girl too....a firecracker 😂😂😂.
On the whole, I'd say that these intelligent young Nigerians gave a good account of themselves. It goes to show that we are intelligent and loving people. Nigeria is so from whatever perspective you wanna define the word "blessed" . Nigeria will be unstoppable, but only if we can find lasting solutions to our two GREATEST Tribalism, and corrupt government.
The guy who talked about the "Kolanut" brought tears to my eyes. He ( basically) gave a very simple example of how we need to be integrated and united.
I love this video SO MUCH. I'd like to bow, and duff my hat to everyone that participated here. Love 'n respect to y'all.... from Hassan Lawal.

[chiefs]

If Nigerians can stop this tribal sentiments, it will solve a lot of issues. The politicians use this a lot because they know, everyone will support theirs.

[theosteknon]

A simple referendum would grant the people of Nigeria an opportunity to decide on their continued unity and the system of organization going forward

[Fasthebaker]

Big kudos to the host, how she held the conversation, also the calmness of the crowd, this was indeed an amazing topic and I'm glad I came across this

[religion]

As a British Indian i can't but say I love this channel and the presenter which is precise and prompt. Good luck Nigeria.

[Africantribestruths]

"Igbo imaghi eze" simply means that Igbo's practice a pure republic system. The way he emphasized the Igbos is tribalism