Bolt for Bolt Challenge Sparks Tension: Nigerians vs. South Africans
Confusion Reigns as Pranksters Request Fake Rides in "Bolt for Bolt" Twitter Challenge

Several South African drivers were left baffled after receiving fake ride requests in a bizarre turn of events.
The confusion stems from a disturbing “Bolt for Bolt” challenge that emerged on Twitter, involving both Nigerians and South Africans.
The challenge quickly gained traction, leading to numerous fraudulent ride requests across the two countries.
@stumaza Not me requesting bolt from Nigeria while I’m in south Africa 😭😭😭😂🤣🤣🤣im sorry
In response, Bolt has restricted inter-country ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa to curb the issue.
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This incident has raised concerns about the potential for social media challenges to disrupt services and create unnecessary confusion among users and service providers alike.
A Zimbabwean Bolt Driver who lives in South Africa explaining at home to his wife why he didn’t make any money today 😭😭https://t.co/RcCD212HsZ
— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) August 22, 2024
Dear South Africans remember y’all started it, Nigerians will help you finish it.
Nigerians can go Bolt for Bolt, Uber for Uber.
South Africans, this is a thread of how low Nigerians can go, and how petty we are🌚🌝
Bathong stay with me, as I share the screenshots of how… pic.twitter.com/GJANGXKyOs— PURE STANLEY👑 (@PureStanley1) August 22, 2024
How South Africans confused Bolt in Nigeria yesterday pic.twitter.com/V6rTvGS8nH
— Xhosa is 🔥🇿🇦 ™®Sir Taka Tina (@TakaTina1) August 23, 2024