Famous Instagram influencer Ola of Lagos has become a trending topic on X (formerly known as Twitter) due to his controversial remarks about Nigerian masseurs.
In a trending video, Ola of Lagos is seen doing an advertisement for a new Salon and Spa in Abuja. However, during the advert, he makes unpleasant remarks about Nigerian masseurs in the presence of a female white massage therapist.
In the video, while praising the luxury of the new salon and spa, Ola of Lagos compares the services, stating that unlike Nigerian masseurs, the massage will be conducted by an Asian lady who will perform the task perfectly. This statement has been criticized for being racist, suggesting that the Asian lady is superior to Nigerians and other black people.
The video has sparked discussions about the implications of such remarks, highlighting the need for awareness about racism and cultural sensitivity, even in seemingly casual or promotional contexts.
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See reactions below;
@EForex01: Baba LOWKEY just downgrade all of us sha 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@judeisrael94: Las Las Nigerians don make Ola of Lagos delete this video 😭😂. He was actually having fun with a white, and y’all already tag him a racist.
@Marvelo107: A thousand and one ways to have fun, don’t do this rubbish.
@triplexdee1999: Wetin be the radarada wey him talk towards the end? Saying it to her face again… Does he realise that thing can be taken as offensive by these people?
@diff_boy1: Him nor know say na racist act be that It’s good to be educated at some point.
@StreetLord2: Education is important sometimes 🙏I see something in the video and I wish you all see that and understand my comment 🙏🙏.
@Oluwakeji_19 : He rubbished us without even knowing.