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British-Nigerian Actress Laura Adebisi: ‘Nigeria Was Never Meant to Be a Country’
British-Nigerian actress Laura Lake Adebisi has made a bold and thought-provoking statement regarding Nigeria’s existence as a nation, sparking widespread conversations online.
According to the actress, Nigeria was never meant to be a country, given the deep-seated ideological differences between the northern and southern regions.
In a viral video, Adebisi expressed her dissatisfaction with the colonial foundations of Nigeria, claiming that the country was artificially created and continues to bear the harmful legacy of its colonial past.
She pointed out that the cultural and political divide between the North and South is too significant to ignore, suggesting that these differences should have prevented Nigeria from existing as a unified state.
She further accused the British government of playing a significant role in Nigeria’s internal struggles, particularly referencing the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War.
Adebisi stated that when the Eastern region attempted to secede and establish the Republic of Biafra, the British government, eager to maintain control over Nigeria’s resources, allegedly empowered the central government to suppress the secessionist movement.
“The footprints of colonialism are still all over Nigeria,” Adebisi asserted. “The country itself, its borders, its very existence, are all results of colonial interference.
The British wanted to keep Nigeria together, not for the sake of unity, but to continue exploiting the country’s abundant resources. Even today, the remnants of that era remain in Nigeria’s political landscape and geography.”
Adebisi’s remarks have reignited debates surrounding Nigeria’s colonial history and the lingering effects of foreign influence.
Her passionate critique underscores the complexities of Nigeria’s formation and the ongoing challenges that stem from its colonial roots.
Through her statements, she calls for a deeper reflection on the nation’s identity, urging citizens to consider the long-term impacts of the ideologies and systems imposed by colonial powers.
Two Nigerian music stars, Rema and Asake, have earned a place in former U.S. President Barack Obama’s annual list of favorite songs for 2024.
On Saturday, Obama shared his handpicked selection of tracks from the year, and both artists’ songs were included.
Rema’s hit single Yayo and Asake’s collaboration with Travis Scott on Active made the prestigious list..
The list also saw the inclusion of another African artist, South Africa’s Tyla, who was featured for her song Jump, a track featuring Gunna and Skillibeng.
In addition to the African stars, Nigerian-American singers Shaboozey and Jordan Adetunji also appeared on Obama’s playlist.
Shaboozey’s A Bar Song and Adetunji’s Kehlani were celebrated for their unique sound, adding diversity to the mix.
As expected, the list also featured big names from the global music scene, with legendary artists like Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Karol G all making an appearance.
These mainstream stars continue to dominate the music industry, but Obama’s inclusion of emerging artists such as Rema and Asake shows his appreciation for a variety of musical genres.
On sharing his list with his followers via X (formerly Twitter), Obama encouraged fans to explore the tracks, saying, “Here are my favorite songs from this year!
Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist, and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
Welcome Back To The Weekend! Today we’ll be going back to Nigerian Singer, Olamide’s Hit Songs. Olamide released his first single titled “Eni Duro” in 2011.
Now here’s a list of Some of his biggest hits;
1. Motigbana
2. Loading
3. Lagos Boys
4. First Of All
5. Durosoke
6. Eni Duro
7. Wo!!
8. Melo Melo
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