Jimcrus, Nigerian Man from Oyo, Challenges British Man to English Test Over Comment on Immigrants’ Language Skills
Moradeyo Ifedayo, popularly known as Jimcrus, hails from Ona-Ara Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria.
A brilliant and bold son of Ona-Ara, Jimcrus stood up with eloquence and confidence to defend the English proficiency of Nigerian immigrants. In response to a British man’s remarks questioning their command of the English language, Jimcrus issued a direct challenge — an English language test.
Public Reaction:
The internet erupted with support for Jimcrus.
Many Nigerians praised him for his boldness and articulation:
“He spoke better English than the man who questioned us!” one user commented.
“This is the confidence we need — challenge the stereotype head-on,” another wrote.
“Proud of this Ona-Ara son. He carried us with pride and dignity,” echoed several supporters.
The challenge quickly went viral, sparking conversations around colonial legacies, immigration, and the global perception of African nations.
Hello @BasedNorthmathr,
I’m openly challenging you to an English Language Skills test. This would entail Writing, Listening, Speaking and Listening tests.
If your overall score is higher than mine, I’ll quietly pack my bags and leave this country within 24 hours.
But if I… https://t.co/yNZlV5BGPd
— Ifedayo (JIMCRUZ) (@ifedayo_johnson) May 13, 2025
