On October 17, 2023, Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu uploaded a new Instagram post with the soundtrack “City Boys” by Burna Boy.
The video shows Tinubu meeting with a group of young people. Nigerians have had different reactions to Tinubu’s use of Burna Boy’s song in his article.
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Some have commended the president for his choice of music, while others have chastised him for selecting a song by an artist known to criticise the government.
Burna Boy is a well-known and successful Nigerian artist. He is well-known for his candour and readiness to speak out against the government.
The event has created a lot of discussion on social media platforms, with many Nigerians rushing to Twitter to share their thoughts.
Some have commended Tinubu’s music selection, claiming it demonstrates that he is in touch with the youth and their culture.
Others have chastised him for using a song by an artist who has been known to criticise the administration, accusing him of being hypocritical.
