“Why I now identify as Igbo” – Rapper, Idowest

• Idowest stated that he now identify as Igbo, while lamenting about the hardship in the country and the stance of some fellow Yorubas against the planned protest.
• He claimed those opposing the planned nationwide protests were sentimental.

Indigenous rapper Adekunle Idowu, popularly known as Idowest, has stated his desire to identify as Igbo, despite being born into a Yoruba family.

In a series of posts on his Snapchat page, Idowest expressed frustration with the current state of the country and the opposition to the planned #EndBadGovernance protest from some members of his own Yoruba community.

He criticized those opposing the protest, expressing disappointment with individuals prioritizing short-term gains over long-term progress.

He declared his intention to identify as Igbo, stating disconnection from his Yoruba heritage.

He 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.”

In another news, Nkechi Blessing addresses Tinubu ahead of nationwide protest .

In a recent clip shared on her page, Nkechi Blessing sent President Bola Tinubu a message ahead of a planned protest across the country on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

The Nollywood actress asked President Bola Tinubu to address the youths about his plans to lower food prices. She also noted that the president should meet the youths halfway and not try to stop them from protesting.

Nkechi Blessing further stated that since the president doesn’t want the protest to hold, he should share his plans to bring down the prices of foodstuffs and help the poor masses during this challenging period.