Twitter went awash over the weekend with Nigerian and Kenyan users yet again engage in another social media banter. The war sparked by Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, caused users to exchange insults and trolls on the social media platform.
In a tweet, the journalist announced that she was turning down an invitation to attend a Nairobi media event because of the bombing in the neighbouring Somali capital, Mogadishu. She added that the bombing, which claimed six lives, has made Nairobi unsafe for her.
Kenyan fans, I will no longer be attending #AWiM19 African Women in Media due to a SECURITY THREAT as a result of the Al-Shabab bomb attack today in the Mogadishu Mayor's office. I will not be in #Nairobi tomorrow. Al-Shabab terrorists often operate in Kenya #Dusit#KemiOlunloyo
This particular post infuriated Kenyans who felt she was disrespectful to their country. Users from both sides jumped into the fray, posting ridiculous and hilarious tweets, trading insults that attacked each nation’s weaknesses while highlighting the strengths.
