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Burna Boy Reflects on Nigeria's Colonial Legacy and Current Challenges

Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats artist Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has once again shared his thoughts on Nigeria's complex history and ongoing struggles, particularly in light of the current economic situation.

In a recent interview with Tidal, Burna Boy expressed his views on Nigeria's formation and its implications for the country's present state. He described Nigeria as a construct born out of colonial exploitation, rather than a nation that organically came into being.

Burna Boy pointed out that the entity now known as Nigeria was initially the Royal Niger Company, a corporation set up by the British to extract resources. He argued that the country was never meant to exist as a nation, but rather as a commercial enterprise controlled by foreign interests.

In the interview, Burna Boy remarked, "We weren't even supposed to be Nigerians in the first place. We are essentially the Royal Niger Company. A company set up for the British to extract resources for their benefit."

He further elaborated that the eventual amalgamation of various regions into what is now Nigeria was driven by the interests of those in power, rather than the well-being of the people who lived there. According to Burna Boy, this history of exploitation and external control continues to impact Nigeria's leadership and economic challenges today.

His candid reflections resonate with many Nigerians who feel the weight of the country's colonial past and its influence on present-day issues, particularly the ongoing struggle with economic hardships and governance.

Burna Boy's comments add to the growing discourse on Nigeria's identity, sovereignty, and the need for systemic change to address the legacies of its colonial history.

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