Anita Natacha, Reality TV star and social commentator Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has sparked intense conversations online after publicly criticising Nigerian youths for what she described as their indifference towards the nation’s pressing struggles.
In a post shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Big Brother Naija housemate expressed deep frustration over what she perceives as the growing apathy among her generation.
According to her, today’s young Nigerians are more concerned with personal comfort, social media clout, and migrating abroad, rather than engaging in meaningful national discourse or advocating for political and social reforms.
Tacha pointed out that previous generations of Nigerians, especially those in their twenties during the post-independence era, were bold, fearless, and willing to risk their lives to shape the country’s future. She referenced historical figures such as former President Muhammadu Buhari, who, as a young military officer, was involved in a coup d’état in the 1980s in pursuit of his beliefs.
“Listen, my generation of Nigerians are the dumbest and most cowardly,” Tacha wrote. “Funny how we blame the ones before us for ruining Nigeria. Ex-President Buhari in his 20s was part of a coup fighting for what he believed in.”
She questioned the values of the current youth, adding, “What are today’s 20-year-olds up to? Japa (a local term for fleeing the country). Believe me when I say, we’ve not just failed the next generation, we’ve buried it.”
According to her, the focus has shifted from national involvement to individual pursuits such as acquiring foreign visas, creating viral content, and chasing internet fame. “Nowadays we are more focused on lining up for visas, crafting catchy tweets, and chasing clouts online,” she added.
Anticipating backlash for her statements, Tacha clarified that her comments were not aimed at attacking any individual but rather calling attention to a wider cultural and generational issue that needs to be addressed.
“Y’all ask, ‘what have you done?’ I used my voice. I speak, I show up, I refuse to be quiet,” she said. “This tweet is not about me or anyone in particular. It’s about a whole generation that is too afraid to prioritise the nation’s interest over their own comfort.”
Tacha’s remarks have stirred reactions on social media, with some users agreeing with her blunt assessment, while others criticized her tone and questioned her own contributions to nation-building. Still, the reality star maintained that the younger generation needs to move beyond keyboard activism and take bold, consistent actions for Nigeria’s progress.
As debates continue online, Tacha’s message has reignited conversations around youth participation in governance, patriotism, and the responsibilities of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s future.
