Nigerian Present Reality In 6 Melodic Tunes

• The Nigerian elections has just ended, but how do Nigerians feel in its aftermath?

• We look at a few songs that capture what is likely in the minds of many Nigerians and to determine how their feelings may have inspired their voting or political thoughts.

• The Nigerian elections and the announcement of its results largely took its citizens by surprise and created quite the controversy.

EKO HOT BLOG has reported quite a lot of goings around the 2023 Nigerian elections and the aftermath, however, the reports do not tell how the moods of Nigerians are at the moment, so we figured how better to report on that by outlining a few songs that tell a better story.

The recently concluded presidential election in Nigeria has stirred up a range of emotions across the country.

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While some believe that the outcome of the election reflected the will of the people, others feel that irregularities and malpractice have rendered it untenable.

The post-election mood in Nigeria is divided between sadness, disappointment, anger, indifference, victory, optimism, and pessimism.

Reflecting the nation’s mood, here are six songs that perfectly capture Nigeria’s post-election atmosphere:

The first song is ‘People’ by LiBianca, which reflects the feelings of sadness that many Nigerians have about the outcome of the election. The song is a reminder of the widespread malpractice, rigging, and harassment that took place during the election, leaving many with little faith in the system.

‘Thunder Fire You’ by Ric Hassani is the perfect song for those feeling anger and frustration at the current state of affairs. The popular Nigerian invective is deployed to lash out at an annoying figure, which some people feel applies to the current situation.

For those celebrating a victory regardless of the means deployed, ‘Oju Ti Won’ by Danny Young is a song that allows them to celebrate their triumph while throwing jabs at their opponents.

The fourth song, ‘I can’t Kill Myself’ by Timaya, speaks to those who have given up hope for a better Nigeria and are indifferent to the country’s woes. The song captures their state of mind and the apathy that they feel.

In contrast, ‘Great Nation’ by Timi Dakolo serves as an inspirational anthem and a call to arms for Nigerian youths who are inspired by the political consciousness displayed by the country’s largest demographic during the election. The song inspires optimism about a better Nigeria, irrespective of the outcome of the election.

Lastly, ‘Jaga Jaga’ by Eedris Abdulkareem speaks to the disillusionment and pessimism felt by some Nigerians about the country’s future. The song, released over 20 years ago, highlights Nigeria’s problems that still persist today.

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The post-election mood in Nigeria is a reflection of the different experiences that people have had with the electoral process. These songs capture the range of emotions that many Nigerians are feeling and serve as a reminder of the work that needs to be done to address the issues facing the country.

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