Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerian Musicians to Increase Charitable Works

Remi Tinubu, wife of the Nigerian President, has reiterated her call for popular musicians like Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake to engage in more charitable works and help the poor, despite their luxurious lifestyles, emphasizing the huge burden on the government.

11 Jul, 19:07 — 12 Jul, 10:30

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Why this matters

This story highlights the First Lady's public call for wealthy individuals, particularly popular entertainers, to engage more in philanthropy to address poverty in Nigeria. It reflects ongoing discussions about wealth distribution and social responsibility within the country.

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First Lady Remi Tinubu urged Davido and Burna Boy to increase their charitable giving
The appeal is aimed at supporting less privileged Nigerians

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Remi Tinubu told Davido and Burna Boy that 'Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor'

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Remi Tinubu mentioned various small-scale sellers like 'pepper sellers, vegetable sellers, okra sellers, melon sellers, akara, kulikuli'

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Remi Tinubu defended her 'akara comment'

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Remi Tinubu appealed to Davido and other entertainers to fund the poor through charitable foundations

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Remi Tinubu's defense of her 'akara comment' and her appeal for entertainers to fund the poor through charitable foundations

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The coverage from both outlets appears largely neutral, focusing on reporting the First Lady's statements without significant political framing or commentary.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual12d ago

“A Maybach is good, but you can still help the poor” — Remi Tinubu to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

“The burden on the government is huge; you can still help.” The post “A Maybach is good, but you can still help the poor” — Remi Tinubu to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Friday Omosola

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punch-ngMostly Factual13d ago

Remi Tinubu empowers 800 women, unveils Kogi treasury house

First Lady Remi Tinubu empowers over 800 women in Kogi State with grants and materials, and inaugurates new treasury house and healthcare centre. Read More: https://punchng.com/remi-tinubu-empowers-800-women-unveils-kogi-treasury-house/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed13d ago

‘Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy

"There are pepper sellers. There are vegetable sellers. There are okra sellers, melon sellers, akara, kulikuli. Akara is delicious; I can tell you that" The post ‘Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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Coverage Timeline

First report: punch-ng · 11 Jul, 19:07|Full coverage: 3 · 15h|Window: 15h

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Remi Tinubu empowers 800 women, unveils Kogi treasury house

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‘Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy

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Premium Times12 Jul, 10:30Latest update

“A Maybach is good, but you can still help the poor” — Remi Tinubu to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a direct appeal for help to also include a defense of a previous comment and a more structured suggestion of using charitable foundations.

Initial StatementJuly 11, 2026, before 19:32 UTC

Remi Tinubu made comments urging Davido and Burna Boy to help the poor, mentioning specific small-scale sellers.

Defense and Broader AppealJuly 11, 2026, before 18:20 UTC

Remi Tinubu defended a previous 'akara comment' and expanded her appeal for entertainers to use charitable foundations.

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Remi Tinubu Urges Nigerian Musicians to Increase Charitable Works

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“A Maybach is good, but you can still help the poor” — Remi Tinubu to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

Remi Tinubu empowers 800 women, unveils Kogi treasury house

‘Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy

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Remi Tinubu empowers 800 women, unveils Kogi treasury house

‘Rolls-Royce, Baybach are good, but help the poor,’ Remi Tinubu tells Davido, Burna Boy

“A Maybach is good, but you can still help the poor” — Remi Tinubu to Burna Boy, Davido, Asake

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