Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Amaka Henshaw has sparked widespread debate online with her reaction to the government’s decision to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem. This change was officially enacted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rendering the current anthem obsolete.
The decision to reinstate the old anthem has ignited a mix of reactions from Nigerians, many of whom are questioning the government’s priorities amidst the country’s ongoing hardships.
Kate Henshaw voiced her disapproval, criticizing the government for focusing on the national anthem at a time when the country is facing severe economic challenges and governance issues. She highlighted the irony of reverting to an anthem from the colonial era, suggesting it was an attempt to artificially instill patriotism.
On the social media platform X, Henshaw engaged her followers with a critical tweet:
“In the midst of excoriating hardship & lack of good governance on every level but not to worry going back to a colonial anthem will be a soothing balm and inject patriotism back into our veins, a much needed drug. The labours of our heroes past …o ti lo.”
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