American business magnate, Bill Gates, on Wednesday revealed how her youngest daughter, Phoebe, shared her excitement over his trip to Nigeria.
Gates who is currently in Nigeria revealed that Phoebe told him when she heard that he will be coming to Nigeria that she was excited because he (Gates), will get to see Nigerian music stars – Burna Boy and Rema when he visit Nigeria.
Premium Politics reported that Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday.
The visit was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to collaborating with communities and leaders to foster innovation.
“When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, “You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema, so I had to look them up…because I’m so ‘hip’. But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido & Wizkid perform,” the philanthropist said.
Gates went on to say that Nigeria is full with creative people, and that Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular all over the world.
“Of course, being here in Nigeria, I can’t help but mention the amazing creativity that goes on here.
“Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere. When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, ‘You’re lucky to go see Burna Boy and Rema,” he said.
He also recounted his most recent trip to Nigeria, where he saw Davido and Wizkid perform.
“But I also remember, the last time I was here, I did get to see Davido and Wizkid perform and I was quite impressed with that. So, my kids think I’ve come to a very hip place,” he added.
