Nigerian songster, Simi, says Nigeria is a scary place to live thanks to greedy public servants and citizens who are not held accountable for their actions.
The singer said people get away with questionable things because there will be no consequences for their actions.
Simi further said innocent citizens cannot rely on the government because they operate a broken system adding that most survive instead of actually living.
Like other social commentators, Simi said people only fight for leadership positions for their selfish interests, however, ironically citizens turn against one another to serve them.
Simi stated her points in a Twitter thread below:
“Nigeria is a fucking scary place to be. The worst part is a lot of crazy stuff happens because they KNOW there will be no consequences. It’s not rocket science. But how do we get from where we are to where we need to be?? + it’s not just the government, it’s us too.
“We’re just getting by. No confidence in this broken system. So we hope that today is good for us and that we see tomorrow. Rinse and repeat. Surviving, instead of actually living.
“And then we have people fighting for leadership positions only to serve themselves. Not us. They really couldn’t give less of a fuck about us. STILL, we turn on each other to serve them. So absolutely, ridiculously stupid! We’re supposed to be on the same side.
“But it’s not enough for only a few people to think this way. Because why on earth should I fight if I know you won’t have my back. Why on earth would you fight if you think I won’t fight with you? So you see – the problem is us…“
Simi’s tweets have since generated hundreds of comments from well-meaning Nigerians who either buttressed her points with their own claims or proffered solution to the lingering issues facing the nation.
See some comments:
There are people who aren’t as well informed or opportune as you are you clearly said well but we are defend less deep down, falz did something the message was clearer, top acts and celebrities should influence change not act like it
— S A M U E L ?? (@joesamofficial) February 18, 2019
education is d problem, there’s a lot of illiteracy in the system so these guys get away with the shit they do cos many of our people are not woke and conscious to vote them out and get the good guys in. D bs dey pul cant happn in d US or Canada cos d people keep govt accountable
— Seun Ogunnubi (@seaanog) February 18, 2019
Every single agency that makes up the Democratic system needs to come alive. We need to start acting and not only speaking.
This isn’t the kind of world I want the ones after me to live in. We have to make it better.— The Bae ?? (@Sophii_gatez) February 19, 2019
Interesting, but believe me u are making unecceaary awareness….. Cos the one you are fighting for we turn around to fight u. That s the template. My sister the change start from you. I min what impact are you making to the country?
— oladeji olayinka (@oladejiolayin13) February 18, 2019
We can only solve the problem if we make the right moves and stick to what’s right. pic.twitter.com/aSS0NvfvHP
— ABQ (@Abqwells) February 18, 2019
This aspect got me very well…we are not ready, when we are ready we won’t need to call ourselves before we stand for ourselves….
— ATIKUNATED human being (@alade_folaranmi) February 18, 2019
To me it doesn’t really matter how many people that might fight alongside with you. #FelaKuti did it and he was prepared for whatever might come out of it. It’s just a willing somthing.
Nice speach sha.— am_your_stylist_artist (@RAMSEYr23) February 18, 2019
It can’t be done alone knowing fully well the power that has been bought from the masses by the leaders from DAY1. Yes Fela tried alone but we all know the outcome. FELA couldn’t have sang alone without his backup. We all need us on d same voice. Well said @SympLySimi
— ♥Eshokheme (@super_flyson) February 18, 2019
Has any celebrity ever tried coming to speak and wasn’t supported by the masses?
Remember @official2baba attempt on protesting in Abuja. The Masses were prepared and ready, but he stepped back maybe cos of the treats coming from every corner. Fela hard those teats too but….— am_your_stylist_artist (@RAMSEYr23) February 18, 2019
