Nigerian social media personality Saida Boj has criticised Nigerians who join in Halloween celebrations.
She questioned why Nigerians embrace foreign festivities while allegedly neglecting their own cultural traditions.
Her comments, have divided social media users, with some supporting her position and others disagreeing.
Saida Boj questions Nigerians celebrating Halloween
Nigerian social media personality Saida Boj has sparked an online debate after questioning Nigerians who participated in Halloween celebrations, asking whether the occasion was part of the country’s cultural heritage.
In a video shared by YabaLeftOnline, the outspoken personality expressed displeasure with Nigerians who embrace foreign celebrations while, according to her, paying little attention to their traditional festivals.
Saida Boj wondered whether those celebrating Halloween understood its history or knew where the festival originated.
“Halloween na Nigerian festival. No, Halloween, is it a Nigerian tradition? Over Sabina won’t finish Nigerians.”
Saida Boj speaks about Nigerian cultural festivals
During her speech, Saida Boj argued that Nigerians should show more interest in their cultural celebrations instead of rushing to participate in foreign traditions.
She also questioned why some Nigerians were more familiar with Halloween than festivals celebrated in their own communities.
The social media personality mentioned the Calabar Carnival while making her point and challenged those celebrating Halloween to explain its origin and significance.
She further suggested that some Nigerians had become disconnected from their roots, particularly those who rarely returned to their villages to participate in traditional activities.
Speaking about how foreigners might perceive Nigerians, she said:
“That is why they will never respect us. That is why they will look us less. They not rate us but we rate them. We rate them. We rate them.”
Her comments centred on what she described as Nigerians giving foreign cultures more attention than their own.
Nigerians react to Saida Boj’s Halloween comments
The video has generated different reactions, with some social media users agreeing with her argument while others questioned her position.
Here are some comments gathered from X:
@belloadebowal10 wrote:
“But she likes dinner date, is it our thing? Selective criticism ehn..”
@iameniolas wrote:
“Halloween wey dey happen every day in Nigeria 😂”
@Aj_absss wrote:
“Halloween is not limited to just the US or Europe I hope she knows? Anyone can celebrate Halloween”
@MrFixIt0071 wrote:
“It’s like you seeing American celebrate Igwe Festival”
@CoolFaruk5 wrote:
“And our egùngùn, èyo festival deh there but them no go join”
@praise_ayobamii wrote:
“First time I’m supporting Saida wow”
Watch the video here:
“Is Halloween a Nigerian tradition? Oversabi don finish Nigerians. Them no rate us but we rate them too much”
— Saida Boj slams Nigerians celebrating Halloween https://t.co/jOilrYtGEL
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) November 1, 2026
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The bride reportedly lost both parents, leaving her uncle to handle the marriage arrangements.
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