Nollywood actor, Muyiwa Ademola is calling for unity among Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ victory over South Africa in the African Cup of Nations semi-final match.
KanyiDaily had reported how Nigeria secured a 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout against South Africa In the AFCON semi-final match on Wednesday night, sparking widespread celebrations both online and offline.
Taking to his Instagram page, Muyiwa Ademola expressed his joy at being a Nigerian during such a positive moment, recounting how he felt during the match.
However, he raised a question about why football seems to be the only factor capable of uniting Nigerians without considering tribal differences.
The actor emphasized that past generations have sowed seeds of discord, and he believes it’s crucial for the current generation to bring about positive change.
Muyiwa Ademola stressed that the genuine love and unity witnessed during the football celebration should extend beyond the sporting event.
He wrote, “What a good time to be a Nigerian! 🇳🇬. The kind of joy in my heart today is quite immeasurable! I screamed, I jumped, I knelt, I prayed to God, and at a point, I even asked God to do it for us, and I would never sin again 🙏🏽!
“When we eventually won, the Joy knew no bound, we hugged, I even lifted up some people at @stonecafeibadan where I watched the match! We were over joyous! Pple shed tears of joy! I wasn’t interested in the tribe that scored, no one was. I felt like sending 1 billion Naira to the boys! (I would have, if I had though 😊). No one care about tribes, we all shared the joy as ONE… ONE NIGERIA! I saw the genuine LOVE that was lost during election tonight!
“Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Ebira, Fulani, Ijaw, Kanuri, Igala, Itsekiri, Tiv, Bariba… WE BECAME ONE! NONE MATTERED THAN THE OTHER TONIGHT, if you doubt me go to the street.
“Why should football be the only thing to unite us this way? Why can’t we hold onto the love we felt tonight and come together as one to push the country forward!
“If our forefathers have planted a root of hatred, why can’t we uproot it so that our own children and children’s children will not taste out of the fruits and still preserve it for generations yet unborn ! IT IS NOT TOO LATE!”
Meanwhile, South Africa has extended congratulations to Nigeria for securing a spot in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday.
