Bill Gates’ daughter fancies Afrobeats, like dad who has seen Davido and Wizkid perform
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Bill Gates’ youngest daughter, Phoebe, 20, is excited he would get to see Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Rema during his current trip to Nigeria.
Phoebe is like Sasha Obama, a fan of Afrobeats who also introduced the genre to her dad, former United States President Barack Obama..
And Gates himself is in on the vibe, saying, “I got to see Davido and Wizkid perform” the last time he visited Africa’s most populous country.
The tech billionaire disclosed Phoebe’s interest in his opening address at an event in Lagos two days after he and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Monday.
The visit to the Villa was part of efforts by the Gates Foundation to show commitment to working closely with communities and leaders to support innovation.
“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,’’ the philanthropist said.
“I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido and Wizkid perform.”
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‘Nigeria filled with creative minds’
Gates reiterated Nigeria is filled with creative minds, and Afrobeats from the country are popular globally, via reporting by The PUNCH.
“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.
“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.”
