They are celebrating their escape – Reactions as video of how Nigerians abroad celebrated Independence anniversary surfaces
A video of Nigerians in New York taking to the streets to celebrate the 64th Independence Day anniversary has sparked mixed reactions on social media.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Nigeria on Tuesday, October, 1st celebrated its 64th Independence Day, with various public figures sharing their thoughts on the event.
However, Nigerians in America, decided to take things to another level, by marking the occasion in grand style.
In the beautiful video, Nigerians dressed in green and white attire, showcased the country’s heritage in colourful way.
The beautiful video shared by @jollofricesophie also captured the stunning moment where Nigerians danced and sang on the streets, some were seen waving the country’s flag, in a festival-like manner.
The video have sparked several reactions on social media.
Nigerians in USA celebrating Nigeria’s Independence Day in New York. pic.twitter.com/fXKjKIh0h6
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officialomoborty wrote: “They kuku know what they are jubilating for: They are the ones who should be celebrating Oct 1st because they’ve been freed from the intense struggles and shege pro max being dished out in Nigeria. God, please help Nigerians in Nigeria and touch the hearts of our leaders and our daddy to have mercy on us. Amen. No father should watch his children starve!”
Ronaldo.dip wrote: “They’re celebrating their escape haaaaaa.”
saya_u2mk wrote: “Ironically they are celebrating their independence from their own country.”
regally_jo wrote: “Nigeria is sweet from the outside.”
joy_chinasa_martins wrote: “Nothing is happy about this country.”
callme_staar wrote: “Una dey break dance for Nyc, and person say make I no japa. I go soon break dance from Canada.”
_phina_01 wrote: ‘‘Why una no come back come celebrate am.”