‘I am deeply sorry’– Emdee Tiamiyu apologises after ‘betraying’ Nigerians on BBC

Emdee Tiamiyu, a Nigerian YouTuber, has apologised to his countrypeople following reactions to his recent interview with BBC News.

Previously, it was reported that the UK-based YouTuber had given an interview to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on May 23rd. In the interview, he made claims that Nigerians use MSc programs as a means to migrate to the UK, suggesting that their primary goal is to relocate with their families rather than pursue education or the degree itself.

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He stated, “The student route is more like an answered prayer. It is a big bracket that’s able to take a lot of people, the ordinary people. We’re beginning to see that a lot of people just hide behind the studentship. So the student thing is not real, it’s not like they need the degrees.”

The interview video quickly went viral, coinciding with the UK Home Office’s decision to prevent foreign students pursuing degrees below a PhD from bringing their relatives with them.

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Emdee’s statements sparked outrage among many Nigerians who criticized him for making such comments on a global platform.

In response to the backlash, Emdee issued a public apology on May 24th to everyone who was hurt by his remarks in the interview. He explained that he chose to apologize after reflecting on his statements.

Emdee clarified that he participated in the interview to shed light on the challenges faced by the Black community in the UK and had no intention of tarnishing the image of Nigerians.

Watch him speak below 

Emdee Tiamiyu Apologises… Buh then does this change anything? He hasn't debunked the lies or the fact that he was wrong to generalise is opinions
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