“Nigerians Are Highly Prejudiced”- Tacha Stirs Reactions Online

• Reality TV star and beauty influencer Natasha Akide, known as Tacha, has ignited controversy by comparing discrimination in Nigeria to racism.
• Her comments were made in response to a post by chess master Tunde Onakoya, which sparked varied reactions on X (formerly Twitter).
• The discussion highlights ongoing issues of discrimination within Nigeria, prompting public debate on the topic.

Reality TV star and beauty influencer Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has sparked debate online after stating that discrimination within Nigeria is as severe as racism.

Her remarks on Tuesday came in reaction to the online discussion surrounding a post by chess master Tunde Onakoya, which generated mixed reactions on X (formerly Twitter).

Tacha expressed her frustration with how Nigerians treat one another on social media, saying:

“I laugh when people talk about racism in Nigeria. Nigerians are among the most segregating and judgmental people.”

She further explained that although she has personally experienced discrimination, she believes the hostility Nigerians show each other online is even worse.

“I’ve faced prejudice before, but what Nigerians do to each other on this app daily is worse. Honestly, we might even behave worse if we were in other people’s positions,” she added.

The controversy began after Onakoya shared a video of himself playing chess in an agbada at an open space outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on April 19–20, 2026. He described the moment as a historic achievement, calling himself the “first Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre,” and presenting it as a cultural milestone.

While many social media users praised the symbolic display of Nigerian culture on an international stage, others questioned the claim. Critics pointed out that the location is a public plaza outside the museum accessible to everyone, and argued that there was no official recognition or record supporting the “first” title.

Commenting on the backlash, Tacha praised Onakoya’s composure in handling criticism, noting that he has previously been a target of online attacks.

“I really like how Tunde is handling this situation. This isn’t the first time people are coming for him,” she said.

“They dragged him so much before that he had to step away from the app, but now he’s back and standing up for himself. That’s a good thing.”

She also criticised persistent online trolls, saying they often react negatively to other people’s success.

According to her, “Some people just become bitter when they see others doing well or making a positive impact in real life.”