Nigerian Musician Ruggedman Speaks Out Against Country’s Economic Hardship
Grammy-winning rapper, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has expressed concern over the struggles faced by Nigerians and called for the government to take concrete steps to address the nation’s economic woes.
The rapper’s comments come after popular Nigerian musician, Davido, faced backlash for speaking out against the government’s handling of the economy during a podcast interview. During the conversation, Davido shared his disapproval of the current state of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as being in shambles.
However, the Open Riffle star’s sentiments did not go unchallenged, with Bola Tinubu’s loyalist and former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, labeling the comments as unpatriotic. Ahmad claimed that public figures like Davido should be ambassadors of Nigeria and shamelessly promote the country wherever they go.
In response, Ruggedman took to social media to support his fellow musician, calling for the government to take concrete actions to revitalize the economy. He emphasized that simply raging against the news cycle on social media would not address the problem. Instead, he urged the government to work towards finding lasting solutions to alleviate the suffering of the Nigerian people.
The debate highlights the divide between those who believe that criticism of the government is unpatriotic and those who believe that the government should be held accountable for the struggles faced by the people. As the conversation continues, one thing is clear – the future of Nigeria’s economy hangs in the balance, and only time will tell how the government will respond to the growing displeasure of its citizens.
