Popular singer Portable has taken a swipe at Nigerians celebrating the victory of the Super Eagles over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.
In a video shared online, he expressed his opinion that Nigerians should come together as one and focus on uniting against hunger and hardship rather than focusing on football wins.
He pointed out that while people are jubilant over the players’ success, many are faced with the effects of poverty and lack of basic necessities.
In the video, he urged his fellow countrymen to reflect on their priorities.
He questioned the rationale behind celebrating a football victory while neglecting the dire economic situation in the country
The singer spoke on the rising exchange rates, lamenting the on the current state of the Nigerian currency and its impact on people’s lives.
He said:
‘’My people, pray for Nigeria. Hungry wan kill us.
You people should sit down and ask yourself
‘Why am I happy? Why am I dancing up and down? Have I eaten? Dollar has risen. Euro is running.
Where is the Naira? You are not thinking about your life, you’re watching football, opening your chest.
Your wife and children are at home, they have not eaten and you are shouting ’Goal! Goal!, Up Nigeria!”
As the video continues to circulates, it as gained the attention of netizens online, leading to various mixed reactions and comments from viewers.
Watch the video below:
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