"Akata" Name-calling

‘There will be Consequences’- Enraged African-American Warns Nigerians, others against “Akata” Name-calling

An African-American has issued a stern warning to Africans, most especially Nigerians in the Diaspora who describe Black Americans as “Akata”- a name which translates loosely to “wild animal”. The middle-aged man whose identity is unknown expressed his disapproval of the term. According to him, the word ‘Akata’ is very demeaning and highly derogatory; and…

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