Nigerian media celebrity Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has expressed his opinions on the value of cultural expression in international settings.
Ebuka specifically advocated for Nigerian leaders and politicians to dress traditionally when they attend events abroad.
On Thursday, he posted this on his verified X account. What he wrote,
“I think Nigerian politicians and officials should wear traditional attire even more when they are out of the country” he wrote
In a related discussion, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu touched on the complexities of celebrity involvement in politics.
He emphasized the need for individuals to be mindful of the consequences of their actions and to set clear boundaries when working with politicians.
“It’s a very heavy burden and I think it’s unfair to believe that celebrities are not suppose to feed, a lot of people make their living from these things. But at the same time, when you do decide to put yourself out there, you have to understand that it comes with these heavy consequences as well. And whatever line you decide to tow, you have to be ready.
“I wouldn’t host certain gigs for certain people. And it’s not necessarily about the parties they belong to. It might be maybe because of the ideas that they’ve shown in the past, or whatever”, he said in a recent interview with Channels TV.
