Omoyele Sowore, Convener of #RevolutionNow movement on Tuesday called on Afrobeat musician Burna boy to join in the protest against perceived bad governance in Nigeria.
Sowore extended the invitation to Burna boy who likens himself to Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was known for his vocal criticisms against government which led to several arrests.
Due to Burna’s constant comparison with Fela, Sowore asked him to join #RevolutionNow protest
However, Burna boy declined the request saying all Nigerian politicians are corrupt.
Nigerians have seized the moment to lampoon Burna , describing album as the coward he claims to condemn in his music.
@Letter_To_Jack
The point of Sowore and Burna boy’s exchange is:
African Giant who is so quick to call the youths many names is running away from a protest invitation, deflecting and shaming the person asking him to join them.
You knew this yet you called the youths names??
@IfeanyiAbraham
He isnt running away. He doesnt need to be a part of Sowore’s revolution to be a revolutionist. He believes Sowore is cut from the same self serving cloth as the so called people he is revolting against so if a protest that he believes in is staged, I am sure he will join in.
@OgbeniDipo
Burna Boy doesn’t want DSS wahala. Man wants to drop hits, fly to London on private jet and give interviews about revolution, being an African giant & how we are cowards who can’t face govt.
Sowore likes DSS wahala.
Sowore says Burna (Fela Jnr) come and join us. Burna says no😂
@Ani__Ndu
Burnaboy doesn’t need to join Sowore’s protest to prove his worth. His style of activism is quite different. His lyrics does it best for him. Moreover, no one should be compelled to die for Nigeria. It’s not worth it.
@lucaz64611641
His lyrics? There are a lot of Nigerians that don’t even listen to burna at all. One thing is certain, Burna is no giant and is a big coward!