I Wonder How Lagos Economy Would Be Without Igbo Traders – Illbliss

Nigerian rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, also known as Illbliss, has called for better acceptance of Nigerians living outside their home states, saying people should stop making harsh comments against non-indigenes.

Naija News reports that he made the remarks during a recent interview on the Outside The Box podcast, where he discussed how Nigerians relate with one another across ethnic and regional lines.

Illbliss pointed to the role of Igbo people in Lagos, saying they are deeply involved in trade and business. He said they have contributed a lot to the growth of the state’s economy even though they are not originally from there.

He noted that without their activities in commerce and other sectors, the city’s economic life would be very different.

The rapper also expressed concern that tribal and religious divisions are still common in Nigeria despite many years of people living together in the same country.

According to him, this ongoing division makes it hard for people to fully accept one another.

“The Igbos have given a lot to the Lagos economy in terms of trade and commerce. I wonder how this town will be if you told every Igbo man to leave. So, I’m always shocked whenever I hear comments like, ‘If you’re not from Lagos State, go back to your state.

“We have no business being where we are as a country. We have no business not being accommodating of each other. But sadly, we are still plagued by tribalism, ethnic and religious divides,” Illbliss remarked.