Bill Gates Sparks Twitter Controversy by Mentioning Burna Boy and Rema, Revisiting ‘Davido’s New Cat’ Debate.
Renowned American business magnate, Bill Gates, caused quite a stir on social media during a recent event in;
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Lagos State when he referenced Nigerian music sensations Burna Boy and Rema. Bill Gates surprised the audience with an engaging anecdote involving his youngest daughter, Phoebe, which quickly made headlines online.
During his opening address, Bill Gates shared Phoebe’s excitement about his visit to Nigeria, as it meant he would have the opportunity to witness performances by Burna Boy and Rema;
Two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. With a lighthearted touch, Gates quipped, “When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said,-
-‘You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema,’ so I had to look them up… because I’m so ‘hip.’-
–But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido & Wizkid perform.“
Bill Gates’ unexpected mention of Burna Boy and Rema by one of the world’s most influential personalities set Twitter ablaze, igniting a flurry of reactions and discussions.
Social media users were quick to draw parallels between Gates’ comment and a recent incident involving Davido, another prominent Nigerian artist.
Davido had previously sparked controversy on social media by referring to Burna Boy, as well as other acts such as Rema, Fireboy, Joeboy, and Asake, as the “new cats” in the Nigerian music scene.
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Twitter became a hub of activity with countless tweets and conversations as fans and music enthusiasts engaged in;
lively discussions surrounding Bill Gates’ comment and its implications for the ongoing ‘Davido’s New Cat’ debate.
