Nigerian music star Burna Boy has made a strong statement about the country’s colonial past, claiming that Nigeria was never truly a nation but rather a “company” created to benefit the British Empire. In his words, “Nigeria has never been a country; we were not even supposed to be Nigerians in the first place. We are the Royal Niger Company. So, we are basically a company for the British to take resources for Britain. We’re collateral goods and services to Britain.”
The statement has sparked discussions, with some people agreeing that Burna Boy is raising important points about colonial exploitation, while others feel he is oversimplifying a complex issue.
As one of Nigeria’s most popular artists, Burna Boy’s opinions are influential, and this latest statement is likely to continue the conversation about the legacy of colonialism in Nigeria and other African countries.
Do you think the British should still be blamed for our failure to grow as a country, even though they left Nigeria 64 years ago?
