First Lady Urges Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to Give Back

Nigeria’s First Lady just made a direct appeal to some of the country’s biggest music stars. Oluremi Tinubu called on Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to give back to their communities. AfrobeatsGlobal breaks down her full message and why it matters for Afrobeats.

Speaking in Lokoja, Kogi State, during the launch of a national community food bank, Tinubu addressed the entertainment industry directly. She pointed out that Nigeria has no shortage of wealthy citizens. However, she emphasized that priorities often do not align with community needs.

What The First Lady Said

“I want to appeal to our young ones in the entertainment industry,” Oluremi Tinubu said during her speech. She referenced American musician Akon as an example of an artist known for charity work.

“The Burna Boys of this world, Asake, all of them, Davido. We want to see you with one foundation or the other,” she added.

The First Lady did not hold back when addressing lifestyle spending among wealthy Nigerians.

“Good cars are good; a Maybach is good. Rolls-Royce is good, but still you can still help,” she said.

Furthermore, she highlighted everyday traders like pepper sellers and okra sellers as people needing more support.

Why This Message Resonates Across Afrobeats

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Tinubu‘s comments come amid ongoing conversations about wealth inequality and celebrity philanthropy in Nigeria. Several fans online had mixed reactions, with some agreeing artists should do more publicly. Meanwhile, others pointed out that some musicians already support causes quietly without media attention. This debate has followed Afrobeats stars for years now.

The First Lady also shared an example of empowerment working successfully at the grassroots level. She mentioned a young graduate who could not find a job and turned to selling zakara instead. According to her, quiet support helped him grow his business to employ twelve workers. Additionally, she announced a fresh donation of one hundred thousand naira to empower two thousand petty traders in Kogi State.

Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake remain three of the most commercially successful Afrobeats artists working today. Their combined global influence gives weight to any public call directed at them specifically. Therefore, this appeal from the First Lady is likely to spark further conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles. Fans and industry watchers alike will be paying attention to any responses.

As the pressure builds for high-profile Nigerian entertainers to formalize philanthropic efforts, this moment may prove significant. Tinubu‘s remarks reflect a broader national conversation about shared responsibility during difficult economic times. Consequently, whether these artists respond publicly or quietly remains to be seen in the coming months.

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