“You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema”— Bill Gates shares daughter’s reaction on hearing he would be visiting Nigeria

According to American billionaire Bill Gates, when he visited Nigeria, his 20-year-old daughter Phoebe was eager to see Burna Boy and Rema.

This was mentioned on Wednesday as he gave the opening remarks at a gathering in Lagos State.

According to reports, Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The Gates Foundation is committed to collaborating with leaders and communities to foster innovation, and the visit was a part of that commitment. Gates talked about Phoebe's anticipation of seeing Afrobeats musicians on his tour of Nigeria, namely Burna Boy and Rema. 

“When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, “You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema, so I had to look them up…because I’m so ‘hip’. But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido & Wizkid perform,” the philanthropist said

Gates added that Nigeria is filled with creative minds and Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere. “Of course, being here in Nigeria, I can’t help but mention the amazing creativity that goes on here. “Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere. When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, ‘You’re lucky to go see Burna Boy and Rema,” he said. He further recalled his last visit to Nigeria seeing Davido and Wizkid perform. “But I also remember, the last time I was here, I did get to see Davido and Wizkid perform and I was quite impressed with that. So, my kids think I’ve come to a very hip place,” he added.