Roots and folk musician Segun Akinlolu, better known by his stage name Beautiful Nubia, has counselled individuals to face life’s obstacles head-on and to be resilient.
The 56-year-old singer and former veterinary surgeon exhorted Nigerians to fight for the truth without fear of death.
“Don’t be afraid of death. It will come to us all. But may we enjoy a long, rich life before our time is up,” he began.
“Don’t be afraid to step out of the shackles of religion. It breeds that fear, ignorance and small-mindedness that narrow our horizons. Don’t be afraid to grow beyond that ethnic cocoon. Yes, you’re proudly Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, etc. But you are more than that! You’re bigger than that. Way bigger than that.
“Don’t be afraid to love, to live, to be free, to embrace joy in all its forms. Don’t get stuck in that unending rat race for money and material things. Don’t let your early childhood poverty colour your life and choices; let go of it.
“Don’t get sucked into seeing life as a war zone. But speak up against injustice. Fight for Truth. Seek the joy and progress of the community. Be a true blessing to all.
Don’t be afraid. Be free and strong. Be of courage. Be Beautiful.”
