A United States soldier has sparked widespread discussion across Nigerian social media platforms after posting a humorous TikTok video addressing residents of several Nigerian cities. The video comes amid heightened tensions following recent statements by former US President Donald Trump regarding Nigeria.
The Viral TikTok Message
The soldier, identified on TikTok as @lifeofpheez, created a video that quickly gained traction among Nigerian internet users. In the clip, she specifically mentioned several Nigerian locations she might visit if deployed to the country. The soldier stated in Pidgin English: "We go enter from Minna, enter Offa, con go Ila, burst out go Ibadan. E to daran."
She further emphasized her message in the video description with the phrase: "Make una just get ready," which translates to "You all should get ready." The native expression "e ti daran" used in her caption means "you're in trouble" in English, adding a layer of dramatic effect to her message.
Political Context and Reactions
The soldier's video emerged against the backdrop of recent threats by former President Donald Trump, who had warned of potential military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide concerns. President Bola Tinubu's administration has firmly denied these allegations, emphasizing that Nigeria promotes unity and respects all religious faiths equally.
Nigerian social media users flooded the comments section with mixed reactions to the soldier's video. Many expressed concern and disappointment, while others treated the message with humor characteristic of Nigerian online culture.
Nigerian Social Media Responses
The video prompted numerous creative responses from Nigerians across various social media platforms. User ??ℝ?ℍ?? ?ℂ* commented: "Lenu ÓMÒ ta Dawo visa fun," while KING BAYE UNIVERSE questioned: "Rasheedah you left home to destroy home?"
Several comments reflected the Nigerian tendency to find humor in serious situations. User Benitoite Bakery noted: "Fawaz ti tun repost, be like dey send Fawaz to Ibadan people," while Adetolaaaaa humorously requested: "E fun wa di January….e wa pa gbogbo wa ni january."
Some comments showed genuine concern, particularly from residents of the mentioned cities. User Bibiy from Offa remarked: "Offa keh na only anamo we get oo," expressing local sentiment about their community.
User AgbaraOlorun01 made an insightful observation about Nigerian culture, stating: "Nigerian is the first country that we turn war to comedy," highlighting how citizens often use humor to cope with potentially troubling situations.
The video was published on November 10, 2025, and has continued to generate discussions about US-Nigeria relations, social media's role in modern diplomacy, and how Nigerians respond to international developments affecting their country.
