Afrobeats singer Mr Real has stirred controversy after reacting to recent comments by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who encouraged Nigerians to explore small-scale businesses such as selling akara, kuli kuli and roasted corn as a means of earning a living.
The “Legbegbe” crooner described the advice as insensitive, arguing that it failed to reflect the economic realities currently facing many Nigerians.
Reacting via his Instagram page, Mr Real made a controversial statement, saying he would rather become a bandit than engage in the petty businesses suggested by the First Lady.
He further claimed that if he were eventually arrested, the government would rehabilitate him under an amnesty programme.
“I go rather join bandit than to sell kulikuli and akara. And my target will be only politicians. At least if I am caught, they will rehabilitate me,” he wrote.
His remarks have since sparked widespread reactions across social media.
While some users interpreted the statement as satire and a criticism of government policies, others condemned the comment, arguing that it trivialised the country’s insecurity and the activities of armed criminal groups.
Mr Real’s reaction comes amid the ongoing public debate generated by Oluremi Tinubu’s comments encouraging Nigerians to embrace low-capital businesses as part of efforts to navigate the country’s economic challenges.
His post has continued to attract mixed reactions as discussions around the First Lady’s remarks persist online.
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