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This can be traced to a tweet posted by rapper MI Abaga in reaction to a tweet by Muhammadu Buhari.
“I can’t imagine being an Igbo citizen and seeing those tweets yesterday. I can’t imagine the way it would have made them feel. So I thought it would be beautiful today to tell our Igbo brothers and sisters that we love them,”he said.
The narrative that "Nigeria hates Igbo people" is an outdated context that will leave with the old and bitter generation
— M.I Abaga (@MI_Abaga) June 2, 2021
Today let us stand with our Igbo family and say #IAmIgboToo #Ozoemena ♥️🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/B0xGAjnfMG
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“We cannot fix the years of pain, we cannot fix that feeling of not being wanted or being loved. That is not going to be the narration of our generation. We love you, you are part of us. This is for my manager Abuchi, Don Jazzy, D Prince, Chidinma, Blackbonez, Phyno, Flavour, Kelechi Amadi, so many people that have given so much to this country, we love you and we stand with you today. We are Igbo too. Bless.”This was in response to a series of tweets released by President Buhari last Tuesday, criticising the destruction of government property in Nigeria. MI was among the many Nigerians who weren’t thrilled by the tweets and showed their support for people from the eastern part of Nigeria. This tweet by MI gave rise to the #IamIgboToo campaign which was championed by many Nigerians around the country. Through the #IamIgboToo campaign, Nigerians were reminded of the power they yield when they work together irrespective of ethnic group or religion. MI Abaga’s tweets of solidarity with the Igbo people of Nigeria are commendable and showcase the impact a Nigerian not blinded by hate or tribalism can have in the society at large. Featured Image Source: Music In Africa
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