Tiwa Savage’s choice of song has drawn the ire of some Africans and African Americans who find the song to be a celebration of the many centuries of exploitation and abuse Africa suffered at the hands of the colonial British empire.
This article attempts to make a simple and quick explanation of why the song was suitable for the event and audience.
The English Crown has a lengthy historical relationship with Nigeria and the African continent and a big part of this history are tied to its exploitation and colonisation.