Reality TV star and influencer Tacha has criticised what she describes as widespread discriminatory behaviour on social media, arguing that it can be even more intense than racism.
Her comments came on Tuesday following online reactions to chess advocate Tunde Onakoya, who recently shared a video of himself playing chess at the plaza outside the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Onakoya’s post, which was shared around April 19–20, showed him dressed in traditional agbada attire while playing chess in the public space. He described the moment as a personal milestone and suggested he was the first Nigerian to play chess at the location, framing it as a cultural achievement.
The claim sparked mixed reactions on X, with some users praising the symbolic gesture while others questioned its accuracy, noting that the location is a public space and not restricted to any individual or record.
Reacting to the controversy, Tacha said Nigerians often display more hostility toward one another online than they criticise in cases of racism.
“When I see Nigerians talk about racism, I just laugh,” she wrote, adding that she has experienced racism but believes internal online behaviour can be more damaging.
She argued that social media users often engage in targeted negativity, which she described as a reflection of broader societal attitudes.
Tacha also commended Onakoya for how he handled the backlash, noting that he had previously taken a break from social media due to intense criticism but has since returned more confidently.
According to her, the chess advocate’s response shows resilience in the face of repeated online attacks.
She further criticised online trolls, describing them as individuals who often lack meaningful real-world achievements and instead focus on attacking others.
Tacha maintained that many critics become resentful when they see others making positive impact, adding that success often triggers unnecessary hostility on social platforms.
Her comments have since added to ongoing conversations about online abuse, public criticism, and digital culture in Nigeria.
