Natasha Akide, better known by her stage name Tacha, is a reality TV star and beauty influencer who has caused controversy on social media by asserting that prejudice against Nigerians is on par with racism.
Her comments on Tuesday were a response to the online criticism directed at Tunde Onakoya, whose recent post generated conflicting responses on X.
“I simply laugh when I hear Nigerians discuss racism.” Because we are among the most segregating and prejudiced people in history.
Tacha added, “Yes, I have encountered prejudice, but what Nigerians do to one another on this app on a daily basis is much worse. And to be honest, we would certainly do worse if we were in their shoes.”
Onakoya shared a video of himself playing chess in a traditional agbada in the open plaza outside the Louvre Museum on April 19–20, 2026, which sparked the uproar.
As the “first Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre,” he framed it as a cultural accomplishment and described it as a momentous occasion.
While a lot of Nigerians cheered the symbolism of presenting culture on a worldwide scale, others questioned the assertion, pointing out that the venue is a public area outside the museum that is open to everyone, there are no official records to confirm such a “first,” and the act seemed more casual than organized or historic.
Speaking out, Tacha commended Onakoya’s reaction to the criticism, noting that he had previously faced intense online attacks.
“To be honest, I love the way Tunde has handled this whole situation because clearly this is not the first time they are coming at him.
“They attacked this guy to the point where he had to leave this app, but not anymore. And it is good that he is standing for himself,” she said.
She went further to criticise social media users she described as habitual trolls.
According to her, such individuals often react negatively when confronted with visible success.
She added, “So they hate and get bitter when they see people succeeding and making a positive impact on the real world.”
