He encourages Nigerians to never settle for less.Adekunle Gold [net ng]
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has ignited a flurry of online discussions after expressing his frustrations about life in Nigeria. On December 17, 2024, he took to X to urge fellow Nigerians to protect their passions, emphasizing how draining the country can be.
He wrote, “Thereβs something about this place that stifles your excellence. Trying to thrive here often feels pointless, as the environment keeps pushing you down until you blend in with the crowd. No matter what you do, protect your passion fiercely, stay strong, and never settle for less.”
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The post struck a chord with many Nigerians, who took to his comment section to express their opinions, sharing their own experiences about the struggles of living and striving in the country.
Read some comments below:
“Nigeria on a daily basis”
“They’ll tell you , speak positive things about Nigeria What is positive that I can’t enjoy as a citizen too? Is this the way we get treated outside? The place we call home isn’t feeling like home at all? Nothing works.”
“Well itβs the place we tap initial energy and renew strength. Diamond doesnβt do get excited in the fire. But itβs at best and itβs excellent on a pretty ladyβs ring finger. Thatβs how I like to see this place. Itβs not the best place to be but weβre usually better for it.”
“If AG with all his influence and connections dey feel am, no hope for you wey be regular man on the streets. You go kpai”
“If you way don attain some stage day complain,Wetin make we way never even know Wetin we wan do for our life day say. Just doing THIS and THAT,hopping from THIS to THAT,talent too choke confuse on what to base on while trying to ride safe. Omoooo”
“Naija tough gan and draining. Good things are happening for those who can’t but to join them.”
“AG, you gat the money, every available resources to leave the country. This country no be life we dey live inside so. Even rich people dey complain.. wetin person like me wan come talk? Naija failed US”