One time richest person on earth Bill Gates has praised Nigerian singers and entertainers, Burna, Davido and Whizkid, among others for their exploits in the music world, saying their works are recognised everywhere.
The American business mogul, also revealed that his 20-year-old youngest daughter, Phoebe, was excited she would see Nigerian music stars – Burna Boy and Rema when she visit Nigeria.
The co-founder of the Bill and Belinda Gates Foundation stated this on Wednesday while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State.
Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Tinubu on Monday before the president departed for France.
The visit was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to working closely with communities and leaders to support innovation.
The billionaire disclosed Phoebe’s gladness over his visit to Nigeria and the possibility of meeting Afrobeats stars such as Burna Boy and Rema.
“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,” the philanthropist said.
Gates added that Nigeria is filled with creative minds and Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere.
“Of course, being here in Nigeria, I can’t help but mention the amazing creativity that goes on here.
“Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere. When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, ‘You’re lucky to go see Burna Boy and Rema,” he said.
He further recalled his last visit to Nigeria seeing Davido and Wizkid perform.
“But I also remember, the last time I was here, I did get to see Davido and Wizkid perform and I was quite impressed with that. So, my kids think I’ve come to a very hip place,” he added.