On behalf of all the Urhobo people in Nigeria, I’d like to make an appeal to our fellow Nigerians. For the love of God, stop telling us these things.
Please please stop.“So you are Urhobo? I had a friend in primary two who was Urhobo, his name was Akpos.”
So what am I supposed to do with this information?“You are Urhobo? Oghene-what is your name?”
Not all Urhobo names have Oghene in it please.“Niger-Delta abi? You people are enjoying the oil money o.”
Yes, this is what we are enjoying.“Your pidgin must be fire.”
Yes it is, but I refused to be stereotyped.“Are you from Warri?”
It’s like you people think Warri is the only town in Delta state sha.“Oya say something in that your funny language.”
Don’t let me catch you on the streets. Ekpa.“Please what’s the difference between you and Igbo people?”
Please don’t ask me stupid questions, go and ask your secondary school geography teacher.“Urhobo? Abeg which one is that again? Tribes too plenty for this Nigeria.”
It’s like stupid people are plenty too.