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There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria.

— Binyavanga Wainaina

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. If Nigeria succeeds at democratic governance it will be an anchor for all of West Africa. Africa needs a strong Nigeria.

— Ed Royce

After Nigeria, we are the second biggest black African nation. We are the headquarters of the African Union. We are the only African country that has never been colonized. This is perhaps the last surviving African civilization.

— Meles Zenawi

I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free.

— Marcus Garvey

There is no country that has the best men.

— Alicia Machado

This is a racist country.

— Charles Evers

Great artists have no country.

— Alfred de Musset

✗Opposing Perspectives

You go to conferences, and your fellow African intellectuals - and even heads of state - they all say: 'Nigeria is a big disappointment. It is the shame of the African continent.'

— Wole Soyinka

Nigeria is a West African nation of over 100 million energetic people. It is endowed with lots of natural resources but lacks human resources.

— Philip Emeagwali

Nigeria has no business with poverty. With our human and material resources, we shall strive to eradicate poverty from our country.

— Olusegun Obasanjo

Nigeria is like everywhere, really: there are some beautiful places that have been invested in and others that haven't been.

— Tinie Tempah