Regina Chukwu has addressed the tribal criticisms she faced after using a Yoruba name, “Arike Ni Mi,” in a video from Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah movie premiere.
The Nollywood actress broke her silence on the matter, acknowledging the reactions that followed her post.
Her caption didn’t sit well with many of her Igbo fans, who took to her comment section to remind her of her ethnicity.
Now reacting to it via her Instagram page, Regina stated that she has loved ones who are Yorubas and they have accepted her wholeheartedly so it’s proper she has a Yoruba name.
She added that her man gave her the name and she cherishes it so much. She further recounted how while growing up, her landlord gave her a Yoruba name on her naming ceremony.
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“So I posted this video on TikTok with that ARIKE NI MI’ caption and some people have been on my neck reminding me that I am Igbo (which I obviously can’t forget) but I have loved ones who are Yorubas and they have accepted me wholeheartedly so it’s proper I have a Yoruba name but in this case, it’s name.
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I was born in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, i grew up to be called ABOSEDE by an eldërly landlord on my street, one day I asked my mum why does that man call me Abosede and my mum told me cos I was born on a Sunday and that man (baba Sunday) personally gave me that name on my naming and ever since, he addressed me as such
Now to the ARIKE
My Man gave me that name and I cherish it so much
So ARIKE NI MI, gbogbo eni to ba ri mi ko ma kemi.
Meanwhile pls follow me on TikTok @regina.chinedu.chukwu”.