Fani-Kayode vs Bianca : The Possible Tribal Undertone

I have followed the news of Femi Fani-Kayode's claim to have dated Bianca and the outburst this as created in certain circles. As a matter of fact, the statements made by Ms Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo confirming that the two actually dated years back has probably, only heated the arguments further.

In my observation, this all started from the very moment Mr Femi Fani-Kayode publicly backed Governor Fashola's extradition of a number of Igbo citizens back to Onitsha- a development many found unsavory, especially among the wider tribal circle of the 'deportees'. As much as I, personally, do not like to delve into tribal notions of the most inconspicous nature (just so I dont incur the wrath of the majority concerned), I dare say a lot of Igbo citizens have since taken offence and, as it is, the actual motive of the criticisms meted and the dust raised is most likely tribal in nature. This is from my first-hand observation.

In my opinion, the Nigerian (especially the youth) needs to show independence of thought and ideas about certain socio-political factors. Let these thoughts and opinions be void of any tribal favoritism whatsoever. Some may say: "If only you know how Biafra affected us". Fine; but did you yourself fight the war? What is the rationale for the transfer of aggression or the negative sectarian values from one generation to the next? How can we then say there is a newness ahead when, for whatever reasons, in the closet of our hearts, we have held on to the hurt of the past? When will it be, that anyone of us would introduce himself as "Nigerian" and not "Ibo", "Yoruba" or "Hausa"? I personally believe that is the day when we can all say we are ready for that turn-around.