Actress Ufuoma Mcdermott has joined Nigerian celebrities in calling for a stop to the xenophobic attacks going on in South Africa.
In a post she shared on social media, Ufuoma Mcdermott call the attention of South Africans to the shame their actions are bringing on Africa
She wrote:
”Dear South Africa,
Do you see the shame you bring upon Africa? Do you see how you let the western media report news on our issues?
Why have you let a few lazy and emotionally twisted natives define you as a nation?
”What ever happened dear South Africa? What happened to the love for Africans by Africans? What happened to the time Africa and indeed Nigeria fought for your freedom from the shackles of apartheid?
”Why do you hate any African who thrives and succeeds on your soil? You do not treat others this way… only Africans. Others are allowed to come set up big factories or stores and thrive but not Africans and definitely not Nigerians.
”South Africa has some of the biggest businesses in Nigeria today. They are secure… I don’t see anyone killing them or burning their businesses.
We have come a long way as Africans. It is time to employ EVERY MEANS to rid our hearts of self hate: at this point, ANY MEANS will do. I implore the Nigerian Government to wake up! Diplomacy of retaliation is still diplomacy after all”.