Oluremi Tinubu is the First Lady of Nigeria
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to some of the country's biggest music stars to channel part of their wealth into charitable causes aimed at supporting vulnerable Nigerians.
Speaking on TVC News on July 11, 2026, Oluremi Tinubu said celebrities such as Burna Boy, Asake, and Davido should establish foundations to help the less privileged, noting that government alone cannot shoulder the country's growing welfare needs.
According to her, while there is nothing wrong with owning luxury cars and living comfortably, wealthy entertainers should also dedicate resources to improving the lives of ordinary citizens.
"I think it's high time we started helping those who need help in the country. I want to appeal to our young ones in the entertainment industry. I've mentioned it before and I will use Akon, a music icon who does a lot of great charity work," she said.
She continued, "The Burna Boys of this world, Asake, Davido, we want to see you with one foundation or the other, helping the poor with your money. The luxury cars are good, but you can still help. The burden on the government is huge."
The First Lady highlighted the struggles of small-scale traders, including pepper and vegetable sellers, while recounting how her office quietly supported a young graduate who had turned to selling akara after failing to secure formal employment.
She disclosed that after receiving assistance, the young entrepreneur expanded his business and now employs 12 people.
"There was once I read an article about a young graduate who said he didn't get a job. He said he sells akara and he is in Abuja. We approached him, but I didn't put my name to it. We equipped him more; he now has 12 workers working under him and he's doing very well," she stated.
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Oluremi Tinubu further urged Nigerians not to look down on honest work, recalling her own experience as a classroom teacher over four decades ago.
"Our people should never despise jobs. Me up here, I've been a classroom teacher. One of my teaching service experiences was over 40 years ago, but my experience was great," she shared.
She also encouraged young Nigerians to appreciate opportunities at home rather than believing success can only be found abroad.
“When you look at the serene environment, Nigeria is such a blessed country and it’s endowed with so many good things. It’s high time we started identifying this and try to import foreign ideas into our system,” she noted.
Referring to Nigerians who were recently deported from South Africa, she described the development as unfortunate and urged young people to learn from their experiences.
"Look at what happened with all those deportees from South Africa; it is disheartening. They went with some resources, thinking they would come back big, but unfortunately they came back empty,” she said.
Oluremi Tinubu added, “I'm glad they have a home that can receive them and lift them again. It's good that they've gone out there and seen that what you think is not enough, other people envy you, and this is a lesson for our young people.”
“I want to appeal to our young people in this country. Burna Boy, Asake and Davido, we want to see you come together under one foundation to help the poor with your money. The Maybachs and Rolls-Royces are good, but you can still help. The burden on the government is huge.”
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) July 11, 2026
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