British Nigerian Me? (Short Documentary) HD

British Nigerian Me is a short documentary on the problem many Nigerian youth born in England are faced with. That is, how they identify themselves. It emphasises on the importance of parents teaching their children about their culture.
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[@anthonyomibeku-davies.9418]

I'm half Yoruba,half Irish I was know as omo oyinbo, I lived in Lagos for 11 years and I'm glad I learned my culture , Im a firm belliver that all Nigerian children born in the UK should adopt their culture and spend time in Nigeria.

[@modupesarratt7651]

I learned from being a Nigerian American that the culture remains despite western influence, is as if you have to be crazy not to remember your origin. I believe it is difficult to take Nigeria out of a child, if you are raised by a Nigerian Parent, a child will never completely adopt other culture to forgo being a Nigerian.

[@Fomskie]

Modupe Sarratt I like this. Funny I’m just seeing this video. I always thought of your statement as true for Indians.

[@Scopps94]

I think this was a great short-doc.
That girl at the end should identify as Nigerian-British, that is what she is, there are plenty of us and we are part of Africa's diaspora. The most important group, we must take part in our culture's development.

[@oluwadamilolaayoade5312]

I was born in London to Nigerian Parents. Spent most of my childhood in London, teens/early adulthood in Nigeria then came back. To be honest, I did have that struggle like others fully accepting myself as both cultures. But right now I have that sense of belief in my identity. I could say British/English/Nigerian/Londoner all in one. They all represent who I am

[@nograviti2]

Nice video Dayo, great stuff. Interesting to hear the opinions of other British Nigerians.
Financial success which a lot of Nigerian parents focus on is one thing, but I think having a strong cultural anchor helps.. Btw how was your trip to Nigeria?

[@misterda100]

Thanks, much appreciated..my trip the Nigerian was real good experience and an eye opener...there are many great things about Nigeria contrary to what the media portrays

[@AfrenuHealth]

love you video, as Nigerian British I can totally relate. Thank you

[@kcordeliastarr6310]

Thank one for sharing.

[@avelanchex2]

Good one Dayo....spread the word cos a lot of Nigerians born here seem to be loosing the plot. Wished the documentary was a bit longer though.....if the indians and the jamaicans can can stay true to their cultural identities,why cant we. Once again,god bless your hussle and hopefully such documentaries can hit the mainstream media.

[@misterda100]

Thanks for the comment, I wanted it to be longer too, but getting the 8 minutes i have was hard enough.

[@Yorubapod]

Great job!

[@misterda100]

thank you

[@misterda100]

Thanks a lot man..much appreciated

[@yomit4]

To identify yourselves better with the culture of your origin, you all need to move to Nigeria and live there for several years. That will give you the authenticity that you are looking for and so much crave. You might discover you want to live there permanently and not in the Western world where you fell like you don't fit in.

[@RonandHerm]

Glad to know I'm not the only one. Being of direct Nigerian heritage but born in the US does a number on your identity. esp if you are not taught the language. i had interest to learn yoruba at an early age but my mother didn't speak it to me. So I hardly know it.I know more french than my own family's language. I feel just like your sister. You have a hybrid culture where you are both an neither at the same time. yet I find some people are totally fine with both or they cling to one more than the other.

[@misterda100]

Thanks

[@macbern1]

so is that the parent job to teach their children about their African culture if they feel its will make them better ?