Nigeria was not supposed to exist, we are a company for the British to take resources – Burna Boy

Burna Boy has referred to Nigeria as “collateral damage” in light of the country’s current situation. In a recent interview with Tidal, he likened Nigeria to the Royal Niger Company under British control.

In a widely circulated video on social media, Burna Boy stressed that Nigerians are enduring the effects of poor governance and external influences. He shared his views on Nigeria’s origins, stating that the country was never intended to exist.

“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,” he said.