If Anthony Joshua had been involved in bombing somewhere in England or anywhere else in the world, the news headlines would read, ‘Nigerian man blah bla blah’ but now the professional boxer is making everyone proud in his field, they have suddenly forgot his Nigerian roots and simply refer to him as British. However, Nigerians aren’t having any of that, as they wouldn’t let an opportunity to remind anyone who makes the mistake, pass.
Piers Morgan, a British journalist and television personality hailed Anthony Joshua for being such a great talent after defeated Joseph Parker in world heavyweight clash smart, adding WBO title to his collection of heavyweight belts articulate. Morgan added that Joshua is hugely talented and fiercely proud of his country(Britain).
Anthony Joshua is such a great role model: smart, articulate, inspiring, hugely talented & fiercely proud of his country. 🇬🇧
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 31, 2018
And The Nigerians came upon him like angry bees, making sure they school him on the very root of Joshua. See reactions below;
Lol see is Tattoos? its of africa and Nigeria! man is more Nigerian than he is British… See Alex Iwobi on the other hand is more British than Nigerian lol
— martins (@martinsdgunner) March 31, 2018
Representing a country in a competition doesn't erase your background.
They are games— ZEUS (@itzbasito) March 31, 2018
He is first a Nigerian.. Even if he was born in Mars he will always be a Nigerian.. Blood is thicker than water
— ayomos (@Muza101) April 1, 2018
No, he wasn't born in Watford… He was born in Sagamu ogun state Nigeria. His father's house is 5houses from my family house. He migrated when he was 7yrs old… I can school you about Anthony Joshua.
— Kinging (@timy20010) March 31, 2018
He is a Nigerian , Ogun state and Ijebu to be precise …Google those locations…So that flag u waved is the wrong one
— Abimbola Oduwole🇳🇬 (@agentbombo3) March 31, 2018
In as much as I respect your opinions but you are wrong on this one. He might represent GB but he is Nigerian in and out.
— LionZion (@Timmyolufemi) March 31, 2018
Ask the man himself, paper work don't change a thing. Its da bloodline that count, like we say "Naija blood". Anthony "Olaseni" Joshua
— LionZion (@Timmyolufemi) March 31, 2018
Hello, Sir. The flag that you should be using is: 🇳🇬
— KILLMONGER’S AUNTIE🐾 (@FuckUrFragility) March 31, 2018
