By Adedeji Adeyanju
British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta, has joined other Nigerian celebrities in calling for improvement and change, highlighting the growing hardship, insecurity, and economic challenges facing the country.
Over the last few months, Nigerians have complained about the high cost of living and rising insecurity in the country. The conversations grew louder following the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
A total of 39 pupils and seven teachers were abducted by terrorists, with one of the teachers later killed. The attack sparked outrage across the country and led many public figures to speak up about the state of the nation.
Even Children’s Day on May 27 was overshadowed by sadness, as many Nigerians could not fully celebrate knowing that some of the children who should have been marking the occasion were instead being held captive by kidnappers, facing uncertainty and suffering.
Using his official X account, Skepta called out President Tinubu over what he described as incompetence. “How much suffering is enough? @officialABAT,“ he wrote.
The rapper also encouraged Nigerian youths not to give up despite the challenges confronting the nation. “Nigerians are smart, skillful, teachers, artists, scientists and much more. The future is in the hands of the youth, don’t stop pushing!”
After a critic suggested he was only speaking out because he is from Oyo State and not because he genuinely cares about Nigeria, Skepta responded:
“I am a British, Nigerian yes but I’ve always cared about Nigeria and anybody that has followed my career can vouch for that. I have houses in Nigeria, I want to take my kids home to a safe country just like we travel the rest of the world. Why should I not speak up about what is happening in my homeland?”
Afrobeats superstar Davido also expressed his heartbreak over the situation in the country, particularly following reports of the kidnapping incident. “I’m weak, God pls take control we can’t continue like this ….. my heart goes out to the victims and family .. this is messed up.”
The singer further admitted that entertainers in Nigeria, including himself, have not done enough to use their voices to address the country’s problems. “I can’t lie we entertainers . we Dey fuckup I won’t lie including me … we need to speak up … it’s too much injustice goin on . our country don go,” he wrote
Mavo also reacted to the state of affairs in the country, criticising those in power and revealing how wicked the people in power are. “The wickedness of our government is underrated.”
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