Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Renowned singer Femi Kuti has begged young Nigerians not 'japa.' According to him, they should stay in the country and improve it.Speaking at the 2024 Felebration festival, Kuti emphasised that developed countries like Europe and America fought for their freedom, highlighting their histories of civil wars and struggles.
He stressed that Nigeria’s youths should recognise their responsibility
to improve their own country.Kuti noted that iconic landmarks like the Fela
Shrine were built in Africa, not abroad, and even those with dual citizenship
contribute to Nigeria’s growth, citing his son, Made Kuti as an
He said: “People have asked me, ‘Shey you no go japa?’ Japa to
where?”
“Let me tell you about Europe; you see Europe and what made it great. Do
you think they ran away? No, they fought; Europe fought hundreds of civil wars;
dem just dey kill themselves. America had one of the worst civil wars in
history, which is why till today Americans still carry guns.
“We must understand that we have to stay here and fight for a better
country that we love. We did not build the Fela Shrine in Los Angeles or in
London; we built it in Africa. Get your senses together because this country
depends on you.
“Made is a British citizen but where is he? He is in Nigeria and he
cannot be anywhere else. What does he want to do there? If they call him for
work, he’d go there to play and come back. Who would take over the shrine? I
want to retire.”
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