Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has called on the country’s entertainment industry heavyweights to increase their charitable contributions and help alleviate the suffering of struggling citizens.
Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kofi state, Tinubu encouraged wealthy Nigerians to redirect their priorities toward humanitarian causes.
The first lady specifically appealed to prominent musicians including Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake, urging them to establish foundations dedicated to supporting the less privileged.
She cited Senegalese-American singer Akon as a positive example of an artiste engaged in substantial philanthropic work.
Tinubu acknowledged that luxury cars and lavish lifestyles are not inherently wrong but emphasised that celebrities should also prioritise giving back to society.
“We have a lot of wealthy people but I think our priorities are different. I think it is high time we started helping those who
