The Co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has revealed how a conversation between him and his daughter, Phoebe Gates, made him do research on Nigerian stars, Burna Boy and Rema, before he arrived in Nigeria on Monday, 19th June, 2023.
Gates who spoke while delivering his opening address on Wednesday, 21st June, 2023, at an event in Lagos State , ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation’, said his daughter, Phoebe told him how lucky he was to be visiting Nigeria because he would get to meet Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy and Rema during his stay.
The Microsoft co-founder disclosed that Afrobeats music from Nigeria has gained popularity across the world.
He said, “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 and when my daughter Phoebe heard I was going to Nigeria, she said, ‘Oh, you’re lucky. You get to see Burna Boy and Rema’.
“So, I had to look them up. I’m so hip”.
Gates also recalled how he saw Davido and Wizkid perform during his last visit to the country.
“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.
Bill Gates, is currently in Nigeria to address Polio and other health threats.
Story: Ihuoma Ukeje