American fashion designer Khala Whitney has revealed that classism was her biggest culture shock after relocating from the United States to Nigeria.
Whitney, who moved to Lagos to establish her fashion business, said she noticed significant differences in how people form social relationships in both countries.
According to her, being African American in the United States often creates a sense of shared identity and connection with other Black people. However, she observed that social interactions in Nigeria are frequently influenced by factors such as financial status, family background and personal connections.
The fashion designer explained that wealth, social standing and the people an individual knows can play important roles in determining how they are perceived and treated in Nigerian society.
Her observations highlight the differences she experienced between the two countries, particularly in how identity and social status can shape people’s relationships.
Whitney’s remarks have also drawn attention to the issue of classism, which refers to discrimination or unequal treatment based on a person’s social or economic position.
Although her comments reflect her personal experience, they have raised broader questions about social class, privilege and the factors that influence relationships in Nigeria.
Her experience offers a perspective on the challenges of adjusting to a new cultural environment, even for someone who shares historical and ancestral ties with the country.
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