American comedian Druski has been criticised for a recent skit that portrays Nigerians as scammers.
The controversial video, which quickly went viral, drew widespread backlash, particularly from the Nigerian community, who criticized the comedian for perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
In the skit, Druski plays a character pretending to be involved in a fraudulent scheme, with clear references to Nigerian “419” scams, a term commonly used to describe advance-fee fraud.
Many critics argue that such portrayals reinforce negative perceptions of Nigerians, undermining the efforts of those working to change these global misconceptions.
Social media users expressed their disappointment, accusing Druski of insensitivity and contributing to the damaging narrative that unfairly stigmatizes an entire nation.
This incident adds to the broader conversation about cultural representation in comedy and the fine line between humor and harmful stereotyping.
While some defended Druski’s skit as satire, others called for more thoughtful and respectful portrayals of different cultures in mainstream media.
