Miss Ireland Under Fire For Dating A Nigerian Brother

Date: 21-03-2011 5:58 pm (13 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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- at 21-03-2011 05:58 PM (13 years ago)
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Stunning Miss Ireland Emma Waldron told yesterday in a forthright interview how she will never let 'ignorant' racists affect her love for Nigerian boyfriend Manners Oshafi.

Emma, 21, has been the victim of a vicious internet campaign because of her relationship with a black man and was forced to report an online poster targeting her with hateful and abusive racist comments.

She recently found herself at the centre of a row after one person branded her 'disgusting' for dating a black man.


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Love conquers all: Emma Waldron and Manners Oshafi have been dating for a year. The stunning Miss Ireland has been the victim of a vicious internet campaign because of her relationship


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And the stunning brunette told the Irish Mail on Sunday in an exclusive interview how one person went so far as to set up an account to target the couple.

'One Twitter account was set up specifically to send me hateful comments.

'But I blocked them and reported them so I don't get the messages any more,' she said.
Friends have dubbed them 'Memmers'

The couple - who have been dating for nearly a year - have even earned their own Brangelina-like portmanteau.

Friends have dubbed them 'Memmers', a combination of Emma and Manners.

And such is the strength of their relationship that Emma and Manners have vowed not to allow themselves to be victimised.

'We are a very strong couple and we don't really care what people think.

'We have not been affected at all by the remarks on Twitter as it just stems from people's ignorance,' said Manners.

Emma, who came fourth in the Miss World competition before Christmas, said that while she has encountered racism while out with Manners, 23, she refuses to let it get to her.
Crown: Emma was named Miss Ireland last year

Crown: Emma was named Miss Ireland last year

'I have experienced negative comments on nights out and on social networking sites but it doesn't bother me.

'I will never let someone's ignorance affect my love for Manners. He is the most amazing person I have ever met.

'What colour my skin is doesn't matter to him and what colour his skin is doesn't matter to me.

'What matters in friendship and love is the heart and soul of the person you are in a relationship with and his heart is so big and I'm lucky to be in it,' she said.

The Kildare beauty said while everyone is entitled to their opinion, she feels that now that Ireland is a multi-cultural society, people should be educated.

'I think that Ireland is so rich in many cultures and often times preconceived notions influence how people treat others who are of different colour, creed or segxwality.

'We need to help break down the barriers that sometimes build up in our homes, schools and society. The way to do this is by educating people.'

Emma said that her parents' openness and acceptance has had huge impact on her and her choices.

'My grandmother is Swedish and my dad is part-Italian, so as a family we have always been open,' she said.

'They love Manners and his family love me. There really is no issue of colour at all. He's just my boyfriend.'

Manners moved to Ireland eight years ago with his parents and four siblings. The family first settled in Athlone.
'I don't let the negative comments bother me'

In a reflection of the changing nature of modern Ireland, he revealed that he was the first black boy in his school.

'It was strange coming to Ireland, cold,' he laughed.

'But Ireland is a great country. Myself and my brother were the first black kids in the school in Athlone so we were seen as being different but good different.

'We made good friends and were never bullied.'

Manners has just completed a master's degree in telecommunications engineering at Dublin City University.

Now Emma's boyfriend is helping her develop her website as she has her sights set on a career in television.

'I am going back to St Pat's [St Patrick's College] this year as I want to qualify as a teacher but I would also like to do some TV work,' she said.

The statuesque beauty is currently working with the makers of [reality TV show] Fade Street on an online fashion programme.

'I have been doing an online fashion magazine show called Stylemania and it's going really well. I would love to do some TV work and this is giving me great experience. It's going really well.'
Contender: Emma came fourth in the Miss World competition last year

Contender: Emma came fourth in the Miss World competition last year

Emma, who carries out voluntary work with St Vincent de Paul, said that she feels compelled to speak out against bullies and racists.

'I am very lucky in that I have a platform and I can use that. Yes, I have been the target of a bully but I am strong and have dealt with it.

'It's International Day Against Racism tomorrow and I think we all have a role to play to promote equality and raise awareness.

'I can draw from my experiences and even if I help one person to overcome bullying, well, then that's something,' she said.

Emma, who is first violin with the Hibernian Symphony Orchestra, said that people need to be educated on race and different cultures.

'I think it would be very naive of me to say that there is no racism in Ireland. Unfortunately there is.

'If you socialise with people from different races and cultures you are less likely to show hatred towards them. But it still exists. I think people should make an effort to know people different from you.'

The good-looking couple have just bought a Labrador called Herbie and say that while they are very happy together they have no plans to set up home just yet.

'Emma is terrific,' said Manners. 'We are different in some ways but in other ways we are like soul mates.

'We think the same way and sometimes will finish each other's sentences. But Emma is going back to college so we have no plans to move in just yet.'

The computer whizz also revealed that he has no problems with Emma's work as a model.

'Why would I? She always looks great in pictures. She is gorgeous. I'm a lucky man,' he laughed.



Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1368066/Miss-Ireland-Were-love-dont-care-racists-say-us.html#ixzz1HFqyRfZK


Posted: at 21-03-2011 05:58 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- mediaexcell at 21-03-2011 06:01 PM (13 years ago)
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good one, ride on dude
Posted: at 21-03-2011 06:01 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sobeit at 21-03-2011 06:02 PM (13 years ago)
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make dem go hug transformer then..rubbish!!!
Posted: at 21-03-2011 06:02 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- FlyMamacita at 21-03-2011 06:28 PM (13 years ago)
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lol why u go care abt wot ppl say... live ur life!
Posted: at 21-03-2011 06:28 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- interpo77 at 21-03-2011 06:41 PM (13 years ago)
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wow, young lady miss Ireland,ur heart is the most important not the colour,
just ride  on wif ur dude, they re jealouse of ur guy, so dont allow them to have a taste of him
Posted: at 21-03-2011 06:41 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- erinle70 at 21-03-2011 06:55 PM (13 years ago)
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Don't mind them bros,they are bastards those motherphyuker racist.You did a great job.Well done.They don't know that the blacks rule the world now.They haven't seen anything yet.More Grease to your elbow man.
Posted: at 21-03-2011 06:55 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- laurenta at 21-03-2011 06:59 PM (13 years ago)
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They're just sooo jealous. Nothing wrong with it. Ride on man.
 Who want 2try a black guy? white chicks luv them (they can't go white once they go black ) Its jus difficult for them.
 So black men are the boom. Thumps up.
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- bittersweet at 21-03-2011 07:02 PM (13 years ago)
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Ppl should mind their own damn business and let ppl live their lives the way they want to! Angry Angry Angry

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- D4rk-Cuti3 at 21-03-2011 07:11 PM (13 years ago)
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ride on miss ireland...jealousi oshi...at the end of the day what matters the most is the love you have for each other!!!
Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:11 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kebella at 21-03-2011 07:12 PM (13 years ago)
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d boy dey enjoy oooooo  Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

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- yukicares4u at 21-03-2011 07:15 PM (13 years ago)
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9ja guys no dey slack at all...both home n abroad  Grin Grin Grin
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- mallorca at 21-03-2011 07:17 PM (13 years ago)
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i hate dem oyibo die...can Europen gurls liv without a black anaconda?

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- sobeit at 21-03-2011 07:19 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: bittersweet on 21-03-2011 07:02 PM
Ppl should mind their own damn business and let ppl live their lives the way they want to! Angry Angry Angry
Ignorance!one of the worst disease..just imagine that. Angry
Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:19 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Michro at 21-03-2011 07:21 PM (13 years ago)
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Ride on boy, nothing do u

Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:21 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- bittersweet at 21-03-2011 07:21 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: sobeit on 21-03-2011 07:19 PM
Quote from: bittersweet on 21-03-2011 07:02 PM
Ppl should mind their own damn business and let ppl live their lives the way they want to! Angry Angry Angry
Ignorance!one of the worst disease..just imagine that. Angry

Narrow minds and lots of hate! Angry

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- sobeit at 21-03-2011 07:25 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: bittersweet on 21-03-2011 07:21 PM
Quote from: sobeit on 21-03-2011 07:19 PM
Quote from: bittersweet on 21-03-2011 07:02 PM
Ppl should mind their own damn business and let ppl live their lives the way they want to! Angry Angry Angry
Ignorance!one of the worst disease..just imagine that. Angry

Narrow minds and lots of hate! Angry
u can say that again..disgusting!!!
Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:25 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- williams100 at 21-03-2011 07:26 PM (13 years ago)
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NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THEM.THEY ARE JUST COOL AND GOOD TO GO.BESIDES THERE IS ONLY ONE RACE IN THIS WORLD AND THAT IS THE HUMAN RACE.THE COLOURS ARE JUST WONDROUS VARIETIES DESIGNED BY GOD.MUST BLACK MARRY BLACK?? OR MUST WHITE MARRY WHITE??.THIS KIND OF XENOPHOBIC IDEOLOGY STILL RULING SOME PEOPLE IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD IS WAY TOO REPULSIVE,REPELLING AND APPALLING.NO NEED TO BE TOO HOMOGENOUS.IT REALLY IS NOT NECCESSARY
Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:26 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- HOPEA23 at 21-03-2011 07:31 PM (13 years ago)
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okie..ride on

Posted: at 21-03-2011 07:31 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Michro at 21-03-2011 07:34 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: HOPEA23 on 21-03-2011 07:31 PM
okie..ride on
.

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- mikendem at 21-03-2011 07:35 PM (13 years ago)
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ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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