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Jay Jay Okocha: I never knew I was black until Europe

David Akinyemi
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Jay Jay Okocha opens up about how moving to Europe made him aware of his racial identity. Discover his thoughts on this eye-opening experience.

I was unaware of my blackness until I relocated to Europe,” expressed Jay Jay Okocha.

This is a factual account of discrimination based on race. Upon my arrival in Europe, particularly Germany, I was confronted with an alarming prevalence of prejudice and bigotry.

Until then, I had never given much thought to the color of my skin or its implications. However, this newfound awareness stirred within me a desire for revenge that would not violate any laws.

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Therefore, I resolved to prove myself through football by outplaying them at their own game repeatedly; making sure they could recognize black excellence as being superior to white supremacy!

Often times successfully dribbling past numerous opponents including defenders and goalkeepers before returning back again only you make another swift move around all those who approached me twice before scoring!

My actions left such an impression on some racists that they were humiliated enough eat grass due embarrassment .

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