Bill Gates, has said that his daughter was excited when she heard that he would be coming to Nigeria.
The renowned founder of Microsoft and a well-known philanthropist, said his daughter mentioned that it would be a great opportunity for him to meet popular musicians like Rema and Burna Boy.
Bill Gates is celebrated for his extensive charitable initiatives in Africa. In Nigeria, he has been honored with the prestigious title of Commander of The Federal Republic. It was at a recent gathering of Civil Society organizations and the media, Gates he shared this brief anecdote about his daughter with the audience.
However, Gates confessed that he was unable to share in his daughter’s enthusiasm as he was unfamiliar with either artist. He however took the time to check out the two musicians. Bill Gates nonetheless, reminisced about his previous experiences in Nigeria, where he had witnessed performances by Davido and Wizkid.
Netizens Reaction to Bill Gates
Gates’ statement inadvertently sparked a heated discussion on social media, as it echoed the sentiments expressed by Davido in a recent interview with a French media platform. Davido had referred to Burna Boy as a “New Cat,” emphasizing the emergence of a new wave of artists propelling Afrobeats to a global audience, following the groundbreaking achievements of Davido himself and Wizkid.
The classification made by Davido created a divide among Nigerians on Twitter, with some supporting his viewpoint, while others argued against it, asserting that Burna Boy could not be considered a newcomer, considering his first mainstream hit, ‘Like To Party,’ was released back in 2013.
