{"id":901470,"date":"2026-04-25T00:29:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/2baba-sparks-backlash-with-surprising-take-on-nigerias-progress\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T00:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:29:45","slug":"2baba-sparks-backlash-with-surprising-take-on-nigerias-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/25\/2baba-sparks-backlash-with-surprising-take-on-nigerias-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"2Baba Sparks Backlash With Surprising Take On Nigeria\u2019s Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Music <\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Nigerian music icon 2Baba recently shared his views on Nigeria\u2019s progress in an appearance on Wazobia TV<\/li>\n<li>His comments have sparked a wave of online debate and divided public opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gistlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2baba-2-1-1024x435.jpg\" alt  ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nigerian music icon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gistlover.com\/drama-as-2baba-deletes-ig-post-declaring-love-confirming-relationship-with-natasha-osawuru\/\" id=\"298477\">2Baba<\/a> has sparked a wave of online debate following his recent comments about the country\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p>In an appearance on Wazobia TV, the celebrated singer weighed in on Nigeria\u2019s development, sharing a viewpoint that has divided public opinion.<\/p>\n<p>The conversation began when the host mentioned 2Baba\u2019s timeless track E Be Like Say, highlighting that the challenges addressed in the song still resonate today.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cNow we are back in that political season again, and the same issues are still happening,\u201d <\/em>the host remarked. In response, 2Baba offered an unexpected perspective.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are in a better position than we were years ago. Just look at it,\u201d <\/em>he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The singer also touched on his civic involvement and hinted at a broader role in influencing the country\u2019s future. When questioned about a potential political career, he explained that although he had participated in campaigns in a limited way before, he intends to continue contributing.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s still ongoing, but I will keep at it. I plan to establish my own platform and try to effect change,\u201d <\/em>he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further described himself as a self-styled ambassador for Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI have personally appointed myself as an ambassador of Nigeria\u2026 everywhere,\u201d <\/em>he added.<\/p>\n<p>Following the interview, reactions on social media were mixed. Some users criticised his comments, arguing they overlook the daily struggles faced by ordinary Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Read some comments below:<\/p>\n<p>@thefoodnetworknig2\u2033They are coming up small small\u2026 Before you know it now, dem go gather go sing and dance for Abuja! Celebrities ti pada gbabode\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@randitude:\u201dWe know you know what you\u2019re saying, but if you say otherwise, when you reach house you go collect\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@rugs001carpets:\u201dI say this period go make us know celebrity way get sense and those way no get. Choose your fave wisely\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@iamojaylee:\u201dTrue true Natasha don finish tuface \u2026 so because Natasha Dey government Nigeria is better .. Omo \u2026 ufune ba oo\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gistlover.com\/2baba-sparks-backlash-with-surprising-take-on-nigerias-progress\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music Nigerian music icon 2Baba recently shared his views on Nigeria\u2019s progress in an appearance on Wazobia TV His comments have sparked a wave of online debate and divided public opinion Nigerian music icon 2Baba has sparked a wave of online debate following his recent comments about the country\u2019s progress. 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