By Charles Maduka
Ushie Uguamaye, A National Youth Service Corps member, based in Lagos, who went viral last week Saturday for her video on TikTok criticizing President Tinubu and calling Lagos smelling has apologized.
In her post on Instagram, she acknowledged that her words may have offended Lagos residents and expressed regret over her choice of language.
She clarified that her intention was not to insult those who call Lagos home but to share her honest observation as a visitor.
She explained that the controversial remark was part of a 30-day rant challenge aimed at highlighting pressing issues in the country.
“I want to first of all state that I am sorry to the people who were born and raised in Lagos State if you feel offended by what I said. I am sorry.
But as a visitor here, I could tell there was a difference in the atmosphere and quality of air here. If the way that I put it triggered your emotions and the love for your birth state, I am sorry. I didn’t mean to talk down on your birth state,” the post red in part.
According to Ushie, her intention was to post 20 videos addressing various challenges faced by the society, hoping to initiate public discuss by the 20th day.
However, the first video got a lot of attention and resonated with many Nigerians who found themselves in similar challenges.
“When I started the 30-day rant challenge, I said I just wanted to be heard. I believed that if I got to DAY-20 people would begin to hear me and join me to speak to the government.
My target was to make at least 20 videos complaining until I was heard. Lucky for me, I didn’t even have to get to DAY 2 because a lot of us were actually angry, and Day 1 of the challenge was enough for people to join me.
“I want better for myself. (And I hope you do too). The complaints I made are valid regardless of whatever ‘lifestyle’ you think I am living.
“I work 45+ hours a week and I should be able to afford hanging out with my friends every weekend. However, I can’t. But how many of us can actually afford to hang out with our friends? How many can afford that in reality? You spend all week working and can’t even feel alive during the weekends,” the rest of the post red.
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