- Bill Gates has expressed admiration for Nigerian Afrobeats music and shared an interesting conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe, prior to his visit to Nigeria.
- Gates revealed that his daughter had excitedly mentioned Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Rema, suggesting that he would be fortunate to see them.
- He acknowledged the global popularity of Afrobeats and praised the creativity emanating from Nigeria.
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Bill Gates, the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has expressed admiration for Nigerian Afrobeats music and shared an interesting conversation he had with his daughter, Phoebe, prior to his visit to Nigeria.
Speaking at an event in Lagos State titled ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation,’ Gates revealed that his daughter had excitedly mentioned Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Rema, suggesting that he would be fortunate to see them during his stay in Nigeria.
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He also reminisced about his previous visit to the country, where he had the opportunity to witness performances by renowned artists Davido and Wizkid, leaving a lasting impression on him.
The influential philanthropist shared his children’s perspective, stating that they consider Nigeria to be an incredibly trendy and vibrant place.
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This acknowledgement further underscores the immense impact and influence of Nigerian artists in the global music scene.