Nigeria at 65: A Nation in Bondage, Not True Independence

Nigeria is 65 — a truly foolish nation. Because, honestly, what is there to celebrate? What independence do we really have?

Someone once said that every October 1st, there must be rainfall, a sign that heaven itself laughs at what a joke of a nation we have become. What exactly are we celebrating? Are we not a people in chains? Are we not slaves to those in power? Are we not slaves to a broken healthcare system? Most importantly, are we not slaves to poverty, which our leaders have imposed upon us?

Just a few days ago in Kwara State, bandits attacked and killed innocent people. A man was brutalized by the police. The October 20, 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting remains unaccounted for, with no justice in sight. And yet, we are expected to celebrate “Independence.”

True independence is celebrated by people who are genuinely free, not by those chained and dependent on handouts from their leaders to survive. A people suppressed and oppressed from speaking up cannot claim to be independent.

What exactly is independence? It means being free. It means being self-reliant. So we must ask ourselves: are we truly free? Our wings have been vandalized and clipped by our fellow black leaders in power, so much so that even our Nigerian Super Eagles can no longer soar.

But sure, wave the flag and sing the national anthem—on an empty stomach.

The only Nigerians who can boast of some form of freedom are those in the diaspora. That’s why you see them in places like New York’s Times Square or London—not celebrating Nigeria’s independence, but their independence from Nigeria.

Nigeria at 65 is not free. It is in bondage. A nation where its citizens remain enslaved by their own leaders.

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Baddy of Lagos Completes First Phase of Surgery in Egypt

Nigerian influencer Baddy of Lagos, David Obadiah, completes the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt with support from Davido and fans.

What’s trending on X?

Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.

Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.