Why Some Nigerians See South Africans and Black Americans as “Lost Tribes”

This post argues that South Africans and Black Americans still hold on to outdated customs and mindsets. It claims they follow a “spear-and-arrow” culture and may react aggressively toward visiting Black Africans. The author warns against assuming a modern outlook just because someone lives in Pretoria or the USA. He recalls old stories of hostility passed down by grandparents born in the 1800s. Readers are advised to stay cautious and avoid venturing into these communities unprepared, as the perceived cultural divide is said to run deep.

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