After becoming viral for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Ushie Uguamaye, commonly known as Raye, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos, has apologized for “talking down” about Lagos.
The Corps member apologized on Instagram on Monday for her language choice and admitted that her remarks might have upset Lagos residents.
She made it clear that her goal was to convey her candid observations as a guest, not to disparage the people who call Lagos home.
The contentious comment, she clarified, was a component of a larger campaign, a 30-day rage challenge, which attempted to draw attention to urgent problems across Nigeria.
“I want to start by saying that I apologize to those who were born and raised in Lagos State if what I said has offended you,” she wrote. I’m sorry.
However, I could sense as a tourist that the air quality and atmosphere here differed. I apologize if my words caused you to feel upset or to adore your natal state. I didn’t intend to disparage your birth condition.
She continued by explaining that by the twentieth day, she hoped to have generated conversation by posting 20 movies that addressed different societal issues.
But the initial video quickly became popular, striking a chord with many Nigerians who were just as frustrated as she was.
“I stated that all I wanted was to be heard when I began the 30-day rant challenge. I thought that if I made it to DAY-20, people would start to listen to me and join me in speaking with the administration.
Making at least 20 films whining till I was heard was my goal. I was fortunate that many of us were genuinely upset, and Day 1 of the challenge was sufficient to convince people to join me, so I didn’t even need to make it to Day 2.
“My goal is to improve myself. I’m hoping you do, too. It doesn’t matter what “lifestyle” you believe I lead—the issues I raised are legitimate.
Because I work more than forty-five hours a week, I should be able to afford to spend every weekend with my friends. But I am unable to. How many of us, however, can truly afford to spend time with our friends? In fact, how many can afford that? You work all week and aren’t even able to feel alive on the weekends,” she said.
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She made it clear that her goal was to convey her candid observations as a guest, not to disparage the people who call Lagos home.
The contentious comment, she clarified, was a component of a larger campaign, a 30-day rage challenge, which attempted to draw attention to urgent problems across Nigeria.
