Nigeria Turns 59 and the Internet Goes Nuts About Skepta and Adele
For Nigeria's independence day, citizens took to social media to show their love for Naija and the singer of 'Hello'
It's Nigerian Independence Day and the only thing anyone's talking about is the revelation that Skepta is now dating Adele. Not exactly, but in the country's 59th year of independence, Nigerians around the world are celebrating with bold displays of Naija love. Sometimes, that comes in the form of dope music drops like Wizkid's "Joro" and Burna Boy's "Another Story," a song and video that sheds light on Nigeria's history and reframes the image of the country.
Burna Boy - Another Story (feat. M.anifest) [Official Video]youtu.be
Sometimes that country pride is wrapped up in post that captures the speech from former Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa that started it all:
The independence day speech by the Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa some 59 yrs ago. #October1st… https://t.co/AhANmn4YRd— Ibrahim Bello (@Ibrahim Bello) 1569917818.0
Whatever the vibe, Nigerians all over the world are taking to the Internet to join in on the day. The tone on social media is a mix of unabashed pride, hope for the future and pain at the obstacles many citizens wish were overcome. Actually, Falz's 2018 viral version of "This is Nigeria" sums up the sentiments quite nicely–respect for roots and oozing creativity but cognizant of the need for more change. Check out some of the #NigeriaAt59 posts from the day below:
We found out Adele is dating Yoruba nigga Skepta on October 1st. I'd be disappointed if the breakup album doesn't… https://t.co/wcqUuAcNvu— Mazi Marvin the Paranoid Android (@Mazi Marvin the Paranoid Android) 1569915127.0
Even worse, Skepta is a Yoruba x Igbo hybrid. Adele’s sadness is going to hit differently. https://t.co/1Pma8gHIbO— YouTube: Shirtless Plantain Show (@YouTube: Shirtless Plantain Show) 1569884719.0
“I am the giant of Africa, a giant not so high; I am Nigeria, stumbling now but soon I would fly” Photos by me… https://t.co/E8tYjWsyrp— MILÉKÈ the photographer (@MILÉKÈ the photographer) 1569934905.0
I want to celebrate every Nigerian that still find a way to be happy in "Discomfort". #October1st #IndependenceDay… https://t.co/7p3UBuiwYE— P E R L I K S (@P E R L I K S) 1569915338.0
Wait Adele letting Skepta roll in the deep? https://t.co/60F82E6vom— Hideo Glojima (@Hideo Glojima) 1569886799.0
Happy Independence Day to our beloved Country 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #NigeriaAt59 #HappyIndependenceDayNigeria #NFF https://t.co/VPuxN035HC— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@The NFF 🇳🇬) 1569920630.0
•Davido is getting married to Chioma •Burna Boy is as loyal asf to Stefflon Don •Skepta just won Adele's heart.❤ N… https://t.co/Z28mFrO3Ct— Obi Of Onitsha🇨🇦 (@Obi Of Onitsha🇨🇦) 1569920146.0
I never knew there's a river in Aba. Students of Rhema University must be good swimmers. #NigeriaAt59 https://t.co/7WncH6Ah9B— Ada nna ya. (@Ada nna ya.) 1569917331.0
Once lived a Nation where together the Aboki’s,(Hausa) the Oluwa’s(Yoruba) and the Inyamuri (Igbo) Build,Struggled,… https://t.co/AXBaZJarI5— Mubarak Junju👑 (@Mubarak Junju👑) 1569884377.0
I had nothing to be excited about Nigeria turning 59 until I heard Skepta a Nigerian man is dating a whole Adele.... I couldn't be prouder 😩— Aba Boy 👽 (@Aba Boy 👽) 1569919562.0
