A South African woman has sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms after posting a video questioning former US President Donald Trump's sudden interest in Nigeria's internal affairs and his threat of military intervention.
Questioning Trump's Sudden Concern for Nigerian Christians
The viral response came days after Trump claimed there is genocide against Christians in Nigeria and threatened to send military troops if the Nigerian government didn't immediately address the situation. In her TikTok video posted from her account @biruthecurator, the woman expressed skepticism about Trump's stated motivations.
"Donald Trump cares about Christians in Nigeria? Oh please, what are the chances that Donald Trump suddenly cares about Nigerian Christians?" she questioned in the video that has since gained massive traction online.
She emphasized that the conflicts Trump referenced have been ongoing for years, noting "This has been going on for years. It's a little worse now, but it's been happening for a long time."
The Oil Question That Went Viral
The central question that captured public attention was her direct challenge to Nigerians: "Who did it? Who told Trump there's oil in Nigeria?"
She contrasted Nigeria's situation with other African nations experiencing severe conflicts, pointing out that Nigeria happens to be rich with oil while other countries in more dire circumstances have received less attention from the former US president.
"Of all the countries that need your help—Chad, Somalia, Central African Republic, Sudan, Congo, Cameroon—all these places, and you suddenly want to help Nigeria? The same Nigeria that happens to be rich with oil?" she questioned in the video.
Nigerian Government Response and Public Reaction
President Bola Tinubu had previously responded to Trump's claims, assuring that there is no genocide in Nigeria and that the government recognizes all faiths and people. Despite this official statement, Trump continued to issue threats, prompting the South African woman's critical video.
The video triggered extensive discussion in the comments section, with many users sharing similar concerns about resource-driven motives rather than humanitarian interests.
One commenter named ET stated simply: "He's going for their oil," while marshall brown echoed: "Its the oil love."
Another user named Amarie suggested broader geopolitical motives: "More than oil. He wants a base to help broke France get back their colonies."
Some comments reflected concerns about potential destabilization, with Amogelang warning: "bro want to turn Nigeria into Sudan," while Nthabiseng.S noted: "Its deeper than that.. he is realising that most African countries are waking up.. so he is just trying his luck where he can."
The video continues to circulate widely as discussions about international intervention in African affairs and resource protection remain heated topics across the continent.
