Nigerian Boy Praises Ghana, Says It's Better Than Nigeria

Nigerian Boy Praises Ghana, Says It's Better Than Nigeria

  • A video of a young Nigerian boy comparing his country and Ghana has sparked controversy online
  • In the video, the young man, known as Onurode Salim, said Ghana was better than his own homeland
  • He made these remarks while talking to a local content creator, in an interview seen by YEN.com.gh

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A Nigerian boy who relocated to Ghana recently has opened up about his life in the neighbouring West African country.

The young man, Onurode Salim, said he had seen some improvement in his life since moving in search of greener pastures.

Nigerian boy, Ghana Nigeria, steady power supply, Accra, content creator
A Nigerian boy praises Ghana after comparing it to his homeland during an interview with a content creator. Photo credit: @ghanathejoy/TikTok.
Source: TikTok

Sharing his experience after six months in the country, the Nigerian boy boldly claimed that Ghana was better than his country of birth.

Onurode Salim based his country comparison on parameters such as its steady power supply, exchange rate, general infrastructure, and cuisine.

"Ghana is the best compared to Nigeria. Their currency, their food... I also love their lights. The lights steady," he said.

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The young man, who suggested he travelled to Ghana to join his brother, shared these bold views while interacting with a Ghanaian content creator known as @ghanathejoy.

Onurode Salim's interview goes viral

Onurode Salim's interview went viral on TikTok, sparking a banter between Ghanaians and Nigerians on social media about which country was superior.

@ZEUS(GOD OF THUNDER) replied:

"Check your the top 10 best currency in Africa and u will know."

@samuelogonna418 also said:

"See head even though ghana money pass Nigeria own but things cheap for Nigeria pass Ghana."

@NaNa Poku commented:

"The way Ghana and Nigeria are behaving on this app as if Togo and Benin doesn't exist."

@Joeguy84 also commented:

"Ghana will always be the best in Africa we are far ahead of Nigeria million times."

Nigerian lady vows never to return home

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Nigerian lady in Ghana vowed never to go back to her country.

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Cynthia Nich said she was enjoying her new life in Ghana and did not see the need to return home.

She suggested her life had improved significantly since relocating to the country a months back.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Salifu Bagulube Moro (Human-Interest Editor) Salifu Bagulube Moro is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh. He has over five years of experience in journalism. He graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2018, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a specialization in Journalism. Salifu previously worked with Opera News as a Content Management Systems (CMS) Editor. He also worked as an Online Reporter for the Ghanatalksbusiness.com news portal, as well as with the Graphic Communications Group Limited as a National Service Person. Salifu joined YEN.com.gh in 2024. Email: salifu.moro@yen.com.gh.

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