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Nigeria, according to Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician and singer who is the son of Fela Kuti, the famed Afrobeat pioneer, has become the world's poverty capital.
On the 61st anniversary of the country's independence, the singer observed that there isn't much to celebrate.
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In a statement given to SaharaReporters, Kuti, who is the convener of an organization called Movement of The People, stated that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, with high levels of hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and corruption.
He described the situation as "worrisome" and asked Nigerians to vote in order to restore the country's greatness.
Nigeria has become the world's poverty capital, according to Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician and vocalist who is the son of Fela Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat pioneer.
The artist said that there isn't much to celebrate on the 61st anniversary of the country's independence.
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Kuti, the convener of the Movement of the People, said in a statement to SaharaReporters that Nigeria is on the edge of collapse, with high levels of hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and corruption.
He called the situation "dangerous" and urged Nigerians to vote to restore the country's glory.
The saxophone claimed that Nigeria's poverty rate had risen from 15% to 50%, claiming that the country had become the "world's poverty capital."
“In 1960, 15% of the population lived in poverty; now, 50% of the population lives in poverty, making Africa's Giant the world's poorest country. ‘As time de go everything simply de terrible, poor man de weep,' says Fela Anikulapo. May the spirit of the Legendary Abami Eda rest in peace!
“The ongoing voter registration exercise is the starting point, and all eligible Nigerians must obtain their voter cards as soon as possible because the 2023 election has provided us with ample opportunity as a people to come together and use the M.O.P as a platform to dislodge dealers known as leaders,” he added.
