Bill Gates, renowned for his Multi-Billion Dollar Company Microsoft and his Philanthropic endeavors, has also made a significant impact in Africa, particularly Nigeria.
During a recent visit where he addressed a gathering of Civil Society Organizations and the Media, the Billionaire shared a short anecdote involving his Daughter’s excitement about his visit to Nigeria.
According to Gates, his Daughter expressed her Enthusiasm, mentioning that he was fortunate to be visiting Nigeria as he would have the opportunity to see Burna Boy and Rema, two prominent Nigerian Musicians.
However, Gates admitted that he wasn’t familiar with either Artist.
Nonetheless, he reminisced about witnessing Performances by Davido and Wizkid during his previous visits to Nigeria.
The statement made by Gates has caused quite a stir on Social Media, unintentionally echoing the sentiments expressed by Davido in a recent Interview with a French media Platform.
Davido referred to Burna Boy as a “New Cat,” highlighting the emergence of a new wave of Artists propelling Afrobeats to a Global audience, following the Groundbreaking efforts made by Davido himself and Wizkid.
The classification of Burna Boy as a “new cat” by Davido sparked a Debate among Nigerians on Twitter, with Opinions divided on the accuracy of the Categorization.
Some agreed with Davido’s perspective, recognizing the Influx of fresh Talent, while others argued that Burna Boy, who released his first Mainstream hit ‘Like To Party’ in 2013, cannot be considered a newcomer.
The Convergence of Gates’ statement and Davido’s classification has ignited a lively discussion Online, underscoring the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian Music and the diverse Opinions surrounding its Artists.
