Bolt caught up in South Africa-Nigeria clash
The friendly rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria has always been evident in a variety of areas, including music, fashion, and even social media trends, but the latest battleground in this heated rivalry is playing out in a rather unexpected arena: Bolt ride bookings.
The battle between the two countries has become an annual event, but the ongoing rivalry was sparked by the identity of Chidinma Adesina, who competed for the Miss South Africa title but was annulled by the South Africans because her father has Nigerian nationality.
She withdrew from the contest and participated in Miss Universe Nigeria, which further inflamed the social media dispute between the two countries.
What caused the Bolt Battle?
On Thursday morning, Bolt riders in Nigeria woke up to a surge in orders from South Africa, allegedly in an attempt to waste drivers' time.
South Africans book rides from their home country, wasting the time of Nigerian drivers. pic.twitter.com/OLoyaA2ADz
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) August 22, 2024
The Nigerians decided to avenge this cruelty by fielding Bolt in South Africa.
This Nigerian ordered South African bolts from Nigeria.
The South African rider wanted to cry😭— Basito (@itzbasito) August 22, 2024
Bolt's fight has become a hot topic on social media, with people reacting to the situation in various ways.
Read some of the reactions below:
By the time Nigerians get sick of South Africans and their drivers they will have to plead for a ceasefire. There is no way we are going to start an electronic war with a country of over 200 million people. Enough already.
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) August 22, 2024
All South African bolt riders are busy but Nigerians don't order anything😭 pic.twitter.com/diQsxdCdP3
— Ayo, First (@aystickz) August 22, 2024
So let me say that.
South Africans will pay to cancel Boltride.
Cancellation is free for Nigerians
When people go head to head, only one side can lose.
— Morris Monye (@Morris_Monye) August 22, 2024
Knowing full well that Nigeria has 3.6 times the population of South Africa, ordering an Uber or Bolt while in South Africa in an attempt to spite Nigeria is not only cruel but also incredibly stupid.
— Paballo Maseko❄️ (@Paballo_maseko_) August 21, 2024
What South Africans don't understand is that no country can beat us at any game, especially online games. Black Americans tried once but later lost. No one can do better at this game. A united Nigeria is a dangerous Nigeria. We need to go to Cape Town 😂
— Oinda Mura🙄 (@dammiedammie35) August 22, 2024
