Alongside videos, several screenshots emerged online, showing South Africans ordering Bolt rides in Nigeria from their own country purely to cause frustration and financial loss for Nigerian drivers.
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“Those responsible have been blocked from the Bolt app. We prioritise the safety and integrity of our platform and are committed to supporting our driver-partners.”Recall the two African countries have had a long-standing feud history, just like the 2024 Afcon and the recent Miss South Africa pageant featuring Chidimma Adetshina, the embattled finalist who withdrew over backlash row of her Nigerian heritage.
This was seen as a “petty” feud, provoking Nigerians to vow to respond with the same energy in more folds. Other users mocked South Africans for starting a “war they couldn’t win,” knowing that Nigerians, with their estimated 200 million population, have the numbers to mobilise effectively.Nigerians began ordering Bolt and Uber rides in South Africa in retaliation, replicating the same disruptive tactic. This counteraction led to a further surge in the challenge, with citizens from both countries using social media to either show their support or express their dissatisfaction.
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