Billionaire Bill Gates has admitted doing a quick research about Afrobeat singers, Burna Boy and Rema, ahead of his trip to Bill gates
Gates Mr Gates, the co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos at a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria.
He said his daughter, Phoebe, prompted his search following her excitement about both artistes.
According to him, his 20-year-old child raised the possibility of him meeting the Afrobeat musicians when she learnt he would be visiting Nigeria for the first time since 2018.
Rema says his Barcelona visit wasn’t to intimidate others
“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,’” Gates said.
The Microsoft co-founder quipped about having to look up the artistes “because I’m so hip.”
“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,” Gates said.
The billionaire spoke on the theme ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation. The event was co-hosted by the Lagos Business School and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in partnership with Africa.com and Channels Television.
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