Remi Tinubu urges Davido, Burna Boy, Asake to support poor Nigerians through foundations

 Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has called on the country’s entertainment industry heavyweights to increase their charitable contributions and help alleviate the suffering of struggling citizens.   Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kofi state, Tinubu encouraged wealthy Nigerians to redirect their priorities toward humanitarian causes.   The first lady specifically appealed to prominent musicians including Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake, urging them to establish foundations dedicated to supporting the less privileged.   She cited Senegalese-American singer Akon as a positive example of an artiste engaged in substantial philanthropic work.     Tinubu acknowledged that luxury cars and lavish lifestyles are not inherently wrong but emphasised that celebrities should also prioritise giving back to society.   “We have a lot of wealthy people but I think our priorities are different. I think it is high time we started helping those who need help in the country. I want to appeal to our young ones in the entertainment industry,” she said.   “I have mentioned it before and I would use Akon, a music icon who does a lot of great charity work. They make the Burna Boys of this world, Asake all of them, Davido. We want to see you with one foundation or the other.     “Help the poor with your money. Good cars are good. A Maybach is good, Rolls Royce is good but still you can still help.   “The burden on the government is huge. There are pepper sellers. They are vegetable sellers, they are okro sellers, melon sellers, akara, kuli-kuli sellers. Akara is delicious, I can tell you that.”   Tinubu’s appeal follows similar comments made weeks ago, which generated significant public debate.   While some Nigerians criticised her remarks as disconnected from the country’s severe economic realities, others defended her, viewing the suggestions as practical approaches to addressing unemployment.  

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has told Afrobeat musicians, Davido, Asake, and Burna Boy to assist the government in helping poor citizens. The president’s wife called on the singers during the launch of the national community food basket in Lokoja, Kogi state capital on Saturday. Citing the charity works of their Senegalese-American counterpart, Akon, Remi Tinubu […] ‘Burden on government huge’ – Remi Tinubu tells Burna Boy, Davido, Asake to help poor Nigerians [VIDEO]

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First Lady Remi Tinubu defended her akara empowerment remark, urging Nigerian entertainers like Davido and Burna Boy to support the less privileged through charity

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