Celebrities either in music or movies, usually channel their gifts and talents to entertain their teeming fans.But over the years some of these celebrities
Fela Kuti, being the pioneer of Afrobeat, positioned his music in the political structure of Nigeria with a series of releases like Zombie, Sorrow Tears, Blood, Demonstration of Craze, and many others.
In 2017, he led a protest called OUR MUMU DON DO MOVEMENT, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resume office or resign after the President had spent months outside the country due to health issues. This star has shown lots of concern for Nigeria through his music. He released his first single “Jagbajantis” in 2000. The song spoke about how Nigerians try so hard to leave the country looking for greener pastures. Part of the lyrics read, “The answer you get na wetin dey make people dey Jah, commot for Naija…na wetin dey make people dey sleep for the embassy for visa…na wetin dey make people dey sell them property for a ticket.
Falz has decided to use his music to tackle crookedness in the Nigerian Government. The entertainer has released several hit songs, some of which were compiled in his Moral instructions album. The album is recognized as a tool for social activism, with the primary aim of addressing societal issues such as corruption, corrupt politicians, bad governance, police brutality, prostitution, social injustice, and internet fraud.
During an interview with Hip TV, the popular skit maker explained that his aspirations for a change and the feeling of anger from oppressions had charged his political activeness.
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