By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Sunny Green Itodo
Published on 2024-01-24 09:07:49
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, recently expressed his view that Kizz Daniel and Tekno’s 2023 hit song, ‘Buga,’ is on the verge of becoming the country’s second national anthem. In an interview with Arise TV, Shettima, whose ‘Buga’ dance video went viral last year, explained that he participated in the challenge because he believes Nigeria needs to showcase its arts and culture to the world.
Shettima emphasized that the government has a vision called “Nigeria Destination 2030″ and is committed to promoting arts and culture for the realization of this grand vision. He emphasized the need to reintroduce Nigeria to the global scene, as its arts and culture have been creating waves internationally.
“We have a grand vision called ‘Nigeria Destination 2030.’ We cannot ignore the fact that Nigerian arts and culture are making an impact globally. Nigeria has been out of the global scene for quite some time, and this is an avenue for us to reintroduce Nigeria. The ‘Buga’ dance is almost becoming our second national anthem, so we have to showcase Nigeria,” Shettima stated.
His comments reflect a recognition of the important role that music and dance play in representing a country’s culture on the global stage. By embracing and promoting the popularity of ‘Buga,’ Shettima sees an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and to reestablish its presence in the global arts and entertainment scene.
The government’s commitment to promoting the arts and culture industry is part of a broader effort to position Nigeria as a significant player in the global cultural landscape. Through initiatives like the ‘Buga’ challenge and other artistic endeavors, Nigeria aims to celebrate and share its cultural diversity with the world. Shettima’s recognition of the potential for ‘Buga’ to become a symbol of national pride reflects the significance of music and dance in shaping a country’s identity and projecting it onto the global stage.
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