Nigerian/ African Cultural Gate keeping and Harmful Double Standard with their Children Mirrors Norman Tebbit’s Infamous Racist "Cricket Test Theory" : RE: Mrs Badenoch.

It is undeniable that many Africans and members of the diaspora "claim" individuals only in moments of success. When someone like Kemi Badenoch rises to prominence, she is suddenly "Nigerian," despite her clear self-identification as British. This practice, while framed as pride or recognition, reveals a deeper dis-servicing stench, personally it irritates and nauseates me, i'm like, go to helium, die standing/

Kemi Badenoch’s decision to prioritize her British identity and distance herself from opportunistic claims is not only justified but essential. The insistence on labeling her as "Nigerian" undermines her Britishness, perpetuates harmful double standards, and reflects a shallow, self-serving form of cultural pride.

Hypocrisy and Opportunism

Africans and members of the diaspora have a disturbing pattern of ignoring individuals until they achieve prominence. Many immigrants and their descendants endure systemic neglect, community indifference, or even active hostility from their own people.

My conviction and phrase "they'll watch you die" is no exaggeration. Across Africa and in diaspora communities, there’s often a profound lack of support for those struggling to survive, whether in terms of poverty, mental health, or social mobility.

Yet, when success arrives, the same communities rush to claim shared ancestry or ethnicity assigning roles as if they are somehow individually or collectively even to offer black citizenship, or decide who is a sell out, who is a sell in ETC ETC God help us, sell whay exactly  /?/ we are crafty.

 This opportunism is hollow and selfish—it centers the pride of the claimant, not the achievements or struggles of the individual.

Cultural Gatekeeping and Double Standards

White Britons of Irish or French descent are rarely subjected to the kind of gatekeeping that insists their "true" identity lies elsewhere. Kemi Badenoch, however, is expected to carry her ancestry at every turn, regardless of her own choices.

labeling undermines her Britishness and implies that a person of African descent cannot fully belong to Britain without tethering their identity to Africa. 

THIS IS BLACK RACISM this racist assumption mirrors Norman Tebbit’s infamous "Cricket Test" and perpetuates a toxic form of othering. 

Why Kemi Badenoch Is Right to Distance Herself

Kemi Badenoch’s decision to distance herself from these behaviors is entirely justified. By refusing to be defined solely by her ancestry, she protects her autonomy and identity from being co-opted. Here’s why her stance is not only correct but necessary:

Avoiding the Trap of Conditional Identity

The identity imposed on Badenoch by others is conditional. It’s tied to her success and provides no acknowledgment of her individuality or agency. If she were less successful or faced challenges, would the same individuals celebrate her "Nigerian" heritage? History suggests otherwise.

This conditional loyalty is a betrayal, one that Badenoch recognizes and rightly resists. She knows the hollowness of being "remembered" only when it suits others’ narratives.

Rejecting Performative Nationalism

Africans’ insistence on claiming Badenoch often stems from performative nationalism—a need to bask in reflected glory without contributing to the success or well-being of the individual. It’s a desperate attempt to counter negative stereotypes without addressing the systemic issues within African nations or communities.

Badenoch distances herself because she sees through this façade. She chooses instead to focus on her chosen identity as British, rejecting the shallow validation of those who once would have ignored her struggles.

The Broader Context: Africans’ Responsibility

The behavior of claiming success while ignoring suffering highlights a deeper failure within African communities:

Neglecting Their Own

Across Africa, it is a daily reality that people "watch others die"—whether from poverty, lack of healthcare, or systemic corruption. This is mirrored in diaspora communities, where solidarity often extends only to those who have "made it." Which begs the question '' Made What Exactly? ''

Instead of building systems of support, many Africans are quick to abandon those in need, only to resurface when success can be celebrated.

The Disservice to Achievers

By putting Badenoch’s success as "Nigerian," these individuals reduce her achievements to her ancestry, ignoring the complexities of her personal journey and the choices she has made. This diminishes her individuality and disrespects her autonomy.

Furthermore, it imposes a story that aligns her with systems and communities she may actively critique. By doing so, they attempt to force her into an identity that doesn’t align with her values.

Kemi Badenoch’s decision to prioritize her British identity and distance herself from opportunistic claims is not only justified but essential. The insistence on labeling her as "Nigerian" undermines her Britishness, perpetuates harmful double standards, and reflects a shallow, self-serving form of cultural pride.

Africans must confront their role in neglecting their own people and only celebrating success when it suits them. Without addressing the systemic failure to support their communities in moments of struggle, their attempts to claim achievers like Badenoch will remain hollow, hypocritical, and ultimately destructive.