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Nigerian and Kenyan Twitter users have been exchanging barbs on the social media platform, provoked by a post on 25 July by Kemi Olunloyo, when she said she would not attend a media summit in Nairobi for safety reasons.
Many people from both sides have jumped into the fray, posting ridiculous and hilarious tweets, and trading insults that attack each nation’s weaknesses and highlight the strengths.
Some of the tweets pit some Kenya celebrities in music, film and sports against Nigeria’s celebrities and throw the retweet-like challenge. And some insults are just too excessive that one wonders why Twitter has allowed the gladiators to run their tweets without moderation or calling a ceasefire.
From the plethora of tweets from Nigerians, it appears the Nigerians are winning the war of barbs and we dare say have overwhelmed the Kenyans on the social media platform.
In one of the retweet-like challenge,Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was pitted against Kenya’s Michael Olunga. Iwobi won with over 4000 likes, while Olunga got just 1,200 retweets, an indication of the overwhelming number of Nigerians on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/Allanpetr/status/1154835643710787585
By midday on Saturday the hashtag #kenyavNigeria and Kenya were trending as numbers one and two on Twitter Nigeria trend.
We share 30 of them:
https://twitter.com/KAdemoroti/status/1155046380248977409
https://twitter.com/starry_promise/status/1155046329967624192
A rare picture of MR KENYA 2019#KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/pVWWi03Ddn
— Blaqlamp (@Blaqlamp) July 27, 2019
Which is the better Currency? Like for 1000 Naira Retweet for 1000 Shillings. #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/ZGGgW72x8r
— Adefila Kamal (@KamalAdefila) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/The_Grinch11/status/1155039274963800064
Kenyans playing hide and seek with some of their family members. #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/rnFhbpciwr
— Dejinski (@dejinski) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Beneezrr/status/1155068191967723521
Even Google know them
#KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/8zMbzwwMRf— Friendly Devil (@EdoHausaboy) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/FredEze7/status/1155067020892938240
Halftime scores: Kenya 10 vs 2500 Nigeria
Let the second half begins 📣 #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/0bMfqIfjnX— Macaulay Omodolapo 🇳🇬 (@dollypscool) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Sir_Learns_Elot/status/1155053902708051969
See how their flag look like bed bug #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/eIM4E4I3MR
— lanreh (@Lax08316608) July 27, 2019
Can we settle this #KenyavsNigeria for once? 😄
RETWEET For Nyashinski
LIKE For Burnaboy pic.twitter.com/X9PKkZLvFj— BlueprintAfric (@blueprintafric) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/WamarlK/status/1155047785160462337
https://twitter.com/pompido042/status/1155046968873365505
Have you ever wondered why Kenyans never wear dark shades ?
Cause they won't be able to see themselves #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/KfxHA6AesM
— Solarin Ayotomiwa (@sayotomi1) July 27, 2019
Nigerian Minister here embarrassing her country with a narrow mind and view of issues. How she is even a minister is a shocking #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/UV40qyQOsa
— Lord Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) July 27, 2019
That look when you know this 3 musicians from Nigeria can Buy Kenya #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/mNn2LL1oWp
— 𓃵NAKAMORIS𓃵 🇳🇬🇨🇦 (@Im_Anaks) July 27, 2019
Women in Kenya wear weaves to enhance beauty.. Women from Nigeria put on weaves to differentiate gender….😂😂😂 #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/pFcZJBwY3m
— Major Ndung'u (@major_ndungu) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/AwharitomaVigor/status/1155021377595957248
Even their capital Naira + Obi = Nairobi. They don't know their fathers. Lol. #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/he8cUVJSwK
— Seg Xua Lee (@kafi3don) July 27, 2019
Retweet for Lupita Nyongo and Like for Genevieve Nnaji #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/IStJoUaA2l
— Tech Titans Africa (@sirelanke) July 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/korir_kelvin/status/1154860504881553410
https://twitter.com/korir_kelvin/status/1154860504881553410
https://twitter.com/As_Wanyama/status/1154844980009152513
Teacher;How can someone become a Germany citizen?
Nigeria student:Through Germination.#KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/JrmTWp0IMJ— Wandaka(Wanarúonà) (@FortHallFinest) July 26, 2019
In Nigeria when elections are near, the politicians get more creative. 😂😂😂 #KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/vGGlmY5rK8
— Insider Kenya (@The_InsiderKe) July 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/ItsKemey/status/1154807174683668482
LMFAO😂😂 These Nigerians be making noise when their symbol of justice is tired#KenyavsNigeria pic.twitter.com/snE32PltV4
— Dr.Sketch (@pencilartsam) July 26, 2019
