A tweet by @afrisagacity has gone viral, drawing widespread reactions after highlighting what many see as a cultural double standard involving the Olu of Warri.
The post contrasted two images: in the first frame, a Nigerian woman is reportedly barred from shaking hands with the Olu of Warri during an official engagement. In the second, the traditional ruler is pictured warmly shaking hands and smiling with a foreign visitor.
The tweet read: “Frame 1: A female Nigerian was barred from shaking hands with Olu of Warri. Frame 2: The same Olu of Warri is pictured happily shaking hands with a white woman. Something is fundamentally wrong with Africans.”
The post has sparked intense debate across social media platforms, with many users questioning cultural norms, gender restrictions, and the consistency of traditional protocols in modern Nigeria. Some argue that the incident reflects outdated cultural practices, while others defend the ruler’s adherence to established tradition.
Cultural analysts note that in many Nigerian kingdoms, certain traditional protocols limit physical contact between the monarch and locals of the opposite sex. However, critics insist that such rules should be applied consistently to avoid perceptions of bias or double standards.
The Olu of Warri, one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers, has yet to publicly comment on the viral images or the ensuing debate.
Social media users continue to weigh in, making the discussion one of the most trending topics in Nigeria over the past 24 hours, highlighting the growing scrutiny of cultural traditions in contemporary society.
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