Remi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s president, tells musicians Davido, Burna Boy and Asake that buying or enjoying luxury items is acceptable but that they should still support people in need. Reports from Nigerian outlets describe her remarks as encouraging the entertainers to use their resources to help the poor, arguing that government support alone cannot meet everyone’s needs.
In the accounts, Tinubu also uses examples of everyday small-scale vendors—such as pepper sellers, vegetable sellers, and others trading items like akara and kulikuli—to emphasize the realities of ordinary livelihoods. While the articles differ slightly in wording, they consistently say she referred to luxury vehicles such as a Maybach and Rolls-Royce as “good,” before adding that public-spirited assistance matters.
The statements are presented as a message to prominent music figures and reflect a broader call for private support alongside government efforts. None of the sources provide details on any specific charity or amount of support discussed, beyond the general encouragement to help disadvantaged communities.
