‘We Are Friends’: Yoruba Man Apologizes to Fulani Herdsman in Viral Clip Amid Rising Bandit Attacks!

‘We Are Friends’: Yoruba Man Apologizes to Fulani Herdsman in Viral Clip Amid Rising Bandit Attacks!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A heartwarming and humorous video has gone viral on Nigerian social media, showing a Yoruba man publicly apologizing to a Fulani herdsman he once fought with — a gesture sparked by growing insecurity and bandit attacks across the country.

“I no fight you again. We be friends now. No vex,” the man said, drawing laughter from onlookers as he clasped the herdsman’s hands.

Key Details:

• The video, filmed in a rural part of southwest Nigeria, captures the two men sharing a light-hearted reconciliation, with the Yoruba man jokingly saying he now values peace more than pride.
• The herdsman, smiling, accepted the apology and responded in Hausa, acknowledging the gesture with good humour.
• The clip comes amid heightened fears over rising banditry and tensions between communities across ethnic lines.

Why It Matters:

• While humorous, the moment reflects growing public anxiety about insecurity, pushing citizens to prioritize unity and peace.
• The clip is being praised for promoting interethnic harmony in a period of distrust between pastoralist and farming communities.
• It highlights the power of personal reconciliation in the face of national unrest.

What to Watch:

• Whether more grassroots peace-building efforts emerge in response to insecurity.
• Social media reactions and calls for national leaders to emulate local peace gestures.
• The video’s use in campaigns for peaceful coexistence.

Sources:

1. TikTok viral video (Nov. 2025)
2. BBC Pidgin
3. Channels TV Social Trends

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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