Burna Boy, in a recent interview with Tidal, described Nigeria as “collateral damage” due to its current state. He likened the country to a “Royal Niger Company” controlled by the British, implying colonial-era exploitation.
The singer attributed Nigeria’s struggles to poor governance and external influences, stating that the country was never intended to thrive. He suggested that Nigerians are suffering the consequences of a flawed system.
“We were not even supposed to be Nigerians in the first place. We are the Royal Niger company. So, we are basically a company for the British to take resources and go for Britain.
“Then somewhere along the line, the company decided to buy the whole place and amalgamate it.
“So at the end of the day, the people that sell the place and the people that buy the place to them are the winners. While the rest of the people are collateral damage”.
