They Treat White People Better Than Their Own People and Believe White People Are Smarter Than Them — Nigeria-Based Russian Skit Maker Farida Shares Her Thoughts on Nigerians
Russian-born influencer, actress and entrepreneur Fari Elysian, also known as Farida Mirzebalaeva, has criticised Nigerians for allegedly treating white people better than their fellow citizens.
Speaking on the KaaTruths Podcast hosted by KAA, Elysian, who has spent six years in Nigeria, said she feels “more Nigerian than Russian” but believes many Nigerians consider white people smarter and treat them with greater respect.
Recounting an experience at Kilimanjaro restaurant in Port Harcourt with her former boyfriend, she said a security guard enthusiastically welcomed her and opened the door for her but shut it in her Nigerian boyfriend’s face.
“The security guy was so excited. I saw a white lady, he was like, ‘Ah, madam, boss, you are welcome.’ He opened the door for me and because he was even looking at me walking into the restaurant, he forgot about my ex. He just closed the door in front of him,” she said.
Elysian said the incident angered her, prompting her to educate the security guard about the unfair treatment.
“What if this guy is the one saving my life at this point? What if this guy is the rich one actually? What if he’s the one that has money in his account and I’m the broke one? He didn’t know I was broke, I was hungry, I was looking for ways to find money, and you are treating me better than this person just because of my colour. How does that make sense to you?” she asked.
She also criticised Nigerians who distrust their fellow citizens when it comes to business and employment opportunities.
“Look at the biggest businesses in Nigeria, the money are always either Lebanese, either Indians, Kenyans, Ghanaians,” she said, adding that private chefs in wealthy Nigerian homes are often from other African countries.
She described the attitude as a major problem, noting that some Nigerians justify it by saying, “I can’t trust my people.”
