Renowned musician Kizz Daniel has contradicted Vice President Kashim Shettima’s assertion that his chart-topping track, ‘Buga,’ is on the verge of becoming Nigeria’s secondary national anthem. Kizz Daniel firmly asserts that the song is, in fact, Africa’s anthem, not solely Nigeria’s.
The dispute arose when Shettima, in a recent interview, highlighted the global impact of Nigerian art and culture and suggested that Kizz Daniel and Tekno’s ‘Buga’ was gaining such popularity that it could soon be considered Nigeria’s second national anthem. In response to a circulated clip of the interview, Kizz Daniel expressed gratitude to Shettima for his recognition but firmly stated that the song represents the entire African continent, not just Nigeria.
“Actually, it is the continent’s anthem. Thank you, Vice President Kashim Shettima,” Kizz Daniel affirmed.
This development has sparked a lively debate on the cultural significance of music and its ability to transcend national borders, resonating with audiences and artists across the African continent and beyond. Kizz Daniel’s bold stance positions ‘Buga’ as a unifying anthem for Africa, transcending individual nationhood and embracing a collective, pan-African identity.
