“Are you from Lagos?” That’s the question some Ibo people throw out when you challenge their narrative about Lagos. It sounds innocent, but it’s a tactical move. They already know you’re Yoruba, but they aim to separate Lagosians from the larger Yoruba identity. It’s a subtle game of divide and conquer, and it’s been working on too many people who don’t understand history. The Yoruba rise beyond state lines because we understand that our bond didn’t start with Nigeria, and it won’t end with it.