Natasha Akide, also known as Tacha, is a reality TV star and beauty influencer who has criticized what she called discriminatory behavior among Nigerians, claiming it can be worse than racism.
Her remarks on Tuesday came after chess advocate Tunde Onakoya posted a video of himself playing the game in the plaza of the Louvre Museum, sparking online criticism.
Tacha claimed that while she has encountered racism, Nigerians frequently treat one another worse on social media.
“When I see Nigerians talk about racism, I just laugh. Because we’re some of the most discriminatory and segregating people to ever exist.
“I’ve experienced racism, yes, but if you see what Nigerians do to fellow Nigerians every day on this app is worse. And to be honest, if we were in their position, we would probably do worse,” Tacha wrote.
The uproar began following a video Onakoya posted around April 19–20, 2026, showing him in a traditional agbada playing chess at the open plaza outside the Louver.
“To be honest, I love the way Tunde has handled this whole situation because clearly, this is not the first time they are coming at him.
“They came at this guy to the point where he had to leave this app, but not anymore. And it is good that he is standing for himself,” she said.
“There’s something most of y’all need to understand, you see most of these trolls & bullies on the app? Are just miserable ppl in real life. Asin, they have no real-world impact. They’ve not done anything impactful in the real world other than engagement farming and trolling people here. Their biggest achievement in life is probably just Twitter engagements.
“In the real world, they’ve done nothing meaningful. So when they see people succeeding and making a positive impact in the real world, they become bitter.
“So yes!! I love the way Tunde has stood his ground and the way he’s handled this whole situation”.
Tacha’s candid remarks shed light on the pervasive and damaging nature of online abuse, emphasizing that its impact can be more profound and lasting than other forms of discrimination such as racism. Her openness not only raises awareness about the severity of cyberbullying but also calls for greater responsibility and empathy among social media users.
As society continues to navigate the digital age, her stance serves as a reminder of the importance of kindness and respect in online interactions, advocating for a safer and more supportive environment for all.
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