“No Nigerian Is More Nigerian” — Comedian Acapella Stands His Ground Amid Threats Over Lagos Remarks

Popular Nigerian comedian Acapella has found himself at the center of a heated national conversation — not for his jokes this time, but for boldly calling out what he sees as ethnic double standards in governance.

The tension began after influencer Scott Iguma released a viral video claiming that Lagos smells and is plagued by “big mosquitoes.” While many took the video as satirical or a light-hearted critique, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, didn’t find it funny. He fired back, accusing certain “migrants” of using social media to tarnish the image of Lagos.

But it didn’t end there.

Acapella, known for his fearless takes on Nigeria’s socio-political issues, responded by accusing the commissioner of ethnic bias — suggesting that Wahab’s outrage would’ve been absent if the criticism had come from someone of Lagos origin.

The backlash was swift, with government supporters attacking Acapella online. Taking to his X handle on Tuesday, the comedian revealed that he received threats via calls and direct messages.

“Over the past days, as expected, I’ve received several DMs and few calls making empty threats... No Nigerian is more Nigerian than any other Nigerian,” he wrote.
“Don’t let anybody gaslight you into believing you are de-marketing the country; especially when you point out the ills that befall us as a nation.”

“The first step to solving any problem is to first identify there’s one… I rest my case for now.”

🗣 Our Take: Criticism Isn’t Hatred — It’s Patriotism

Let’s be real — if a city smells or has issues, shouldn’t we be able to say so? Especially in a country battling deep-rooted issues of infrastructure, governance, and social inequality?

Acapella’s stance underscores a much-needed truth: Nigerians should not be attacked for speaking uncomfortable truths. Whether from Lagos, Kano, Benin, or Jos — every citizen has a right to voice concern about what affects them, especially when it comes to public leadership.

And when government responses shift depending on the ethnic identity of the critic, that’s a dangerous slope.

Comedy has always been a mirror to society. And comedians like Acapella aren’t just entertainers — they are truth-tellers in a nation that needs more of them.

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