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Hugo Weaving

I've often dreamed about going back to Nigeria, but that's a very romantic notion. It's a hideous country to go to in reality.

Hugo Weaving

Romantic

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Hugo Weaving is saying that while he has imagined returning to Nigeria with a sense of idealism or nostalgia, the actual experience of going there is unpleasant and harsh. He contrasts the hopeful fantasy with the difficult reality, showing that his dreams don’t match the true conditions of the country.

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