Nigeria On The "Swag" Scale

                                       

L-R. Banky W, TuFace Idibia, PSquare and D'Banj

It is now common knowledge that Nigeria rules the African society. We have,literally, commandeered the social scene and steered it around to face our stage where we rock. All thanks to the ever vibrant media, we enjoy this well deserved bliss in our popular culture, encompassing music, movies, reality TV, to name a few.

Have you seen Forbes Top 10 Bankable African Musicians? It's not only a welcome development, it is recognition well deserved considering the efforts our musicians have put into their work, in the past years. Just a while ago, I saw D'Banj's "Why Me" and PSquare's "Senorita" music videos, and I can't help but say: "Don't despise the days of little beginning". As it is, be it Big Brother Africa, Mavin Records, EME Records, Square Records or Hypertek Records, we have come up strong despite the hostile terrain. These guys have become a beacon of hope for the future Nigeria, where ingenuity, individuality and uniqueness will be defining attributes in shaping the future.    

Despite whatever perceived negativity, we have come across to the global society as a uniquely talented and resilient part of the human race altogether. Thus, we create a world of order and bliss, even amidst the chaos. A world of sweet escape.