Does it ever annoy you when people assume that since you are Nigerian, you are from one of the three predominantly known ethnic groups? This may be a dumb question, but I am curious.

CluelessGuy:
Does it ever annoy you when people assume that since you are Nigerian, you are from one of the three predominantly known ethnic groups? This may be a dumb question, but I am curious.

Most Nigerians outsiders meet abroad are either Igbo or Yoruba. These are the two tribes they come in contact with constantly. Southern Nigeria represents the face of Nigeria abroad. Some people, on knowing i'm Nigerian, have asked me point blank; 'are you Igbo or Yoruba?' JJust 2 options only. Even white americans too know that there are tribal differences among Nigerians. One time, one white male american, on learning I am Nigerian, asked me which of Ibo or Yoruba I am, I responded, then he began to tell me about the civil war!

It is only normal if they assume you are either of them until you prove otherwise. We don't usually see Nigerians from minority tribes that often in the US, UK, Canada etc.