Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold has sparked a wave of discussion on social media after sharing his thoughts on the challenges of living in Nigeria. On December 17, 2024, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustrations, urging his fellow Nigerians to protect their passions despite the draining nature of life in the country.
In his post, Adekunle Gold wrote: “There’s just something about this place that drains your excellence. Striving for it here feels futile, as the environment pulls you down until you become just like everyone else. Whatever you do, guard your passion fiercely, be firm and never settle for less.”
His words resonated with many Nigerians, who quickly took to the comments section to share their own experiences of living and striving in Nigeria. The artist’s candid message about the struggles of trying to excel in such a challenging environment sparked both empathy and reflection among his followers.
Reactions from Nigerians:
“Nigeria on a daily basis”
“They’ll tell you, speak positive things about Nigeria. What is positive that I can’t enjoy as a citizen too? Is this the way we get treated outside? The place we call home isn’t feeling like home at all? Nothing works.”
“Well it’s the place we tap initial energy and renew strength. Diamond doesn’t get excited in the fire. But it’s at best and it’s excellent on a pretty lady’s ring finger. That’s how I like to see this place. It’s not the best place to be but we’re usually better for it.”
“If AG with all his influence and connections dey feel am, no hope for you wey be regular man on the streets. You go kpai.”
“If you way don attain some stage dey complain, Wetin make we way never even know Wetin we wan do for our life day say. Just doing THIS and THAT, hopping from THIS to THAT, talent too choke confuse on what to base on while trying to ride safe. Omoooo.”
“Naija tough gan and draining. Good things are happening for those who can’t but to join them.”
“AG, you gat the money, every available resource to leave the country. This country no be life we dey live inside so. Even rich people dey complain.. wetin person like me wan come talk? Naija failed US.”
Adekunle Gold’s post has sparked a broader conversation about the difficulties of living in Nigeria, with many agreeing that the environment often feels discouraging and draining, even for those with success and influence. The comments reflect a deep sense of frustration with the country’s challenges, both for those at the top and for the average citizen trying to navigate daily life.
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