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Yoruba is one of the three major tribes in Nigeria alongside Igbo and Hausa. In recent times, there have been differences amongst the trio due to politics and other underlying issues.
Due to the ongoing conundrum in Nigeria, singer-songwriter, Idowest whose real name is Adekunle Idowu has come out to state that he now identifies as Igbo though he was born Yoruba.
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The Yoruba language rapper stated this while lamenting about the hardship in the country and the stance of some fellow Yorubas against the planned #EndBadGovernance’ protest.
He also claimed those opposing the planned nationwide protests were sentimental.
In a series of posts on his Snapchat page, Idowest wrote: “Your papa vote for Tinubu, you join say no to protest, you con get mind bill me. Onijere aye ati orun.
“Bad governance! Imagine Yoruba screaming Yoruba all in the name of Yoruba! Eti yawerey. From now on I be Igbo.
“Una dey sell una future cos of 1 dollar. OK.
“Na Nigerians be Nigeria problems! While some people are planning a peaceful protest, some useless citizens don plan say no to protest. Tori 1500 naira ede beru olohun ebi apa!
“Say no to protest bawo. Tori 1500 naira aye yin ti baje.”