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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jun 5

    "People are trying to shoot the messenger" - we spoke to @falzthebahdguy about the controversy surrounding #ThisIsNigeria.pic.twitter.com/9DHPPfuSXP

    Talking "This is Nigeria" with Falz
    His music video "This is Nigeria" has gone viral, with millions watching it within days of its release. Falz spoke to BBC Africa about why he decided to cover Childish Gambino's hit "This is America".
    10:07 AM - 5 Jun 2018
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      1. BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jun 6

        You can watch the full interview with Falz here: https://youtu.be/X1HjXdELuhM  #ThisIsNigeria

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      2. Oleghibe-Moore‏ @moore_oleghibe Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        You haven't given Boko Haram ultimatum, it's an innocent chap who is using his talent as against what obtains elsewhere you are coerceing into fear. MURIC should know that the 21st century worshipers are keener on truth than on dogma. Leave the messenger but buy the message.

        1 reply 4 retweets 30 likes
      3. EI‏ @esinmma Jun 6
        Replying to @moore_oleghibe @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        This MURIC issue is laced with deceit and laugher. Don't they have better things to ponder / deliberate on. As for me this dude @falzthebahdguy he hit the bulls eye and very much on point. Our leaders should do the needful and stop chasing shadows.

        0 replies 3 retweets 10 likes
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      2. Letty Ohanya‏ @mamakeyo Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        isnt this Sege from Jenifa's Diary ... Kenyan Fan here

        4 replies 2 retweets 30 likes
      3. Charlie Brown‏ @Charlie40988681 Jun 6
        Replying to @mamakeyo @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        It's him oo

        0 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
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      1. Unaeze Onyejekwe Stephanie‏ @UnaezeSte Jun 5
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        The 'controversies' directed at the album lends credit to the fact that the video reflects Nigeria. We'll rather have him showcase the good life that does not exist than speak the truth as an artist.

        0 replies 1 retweet 36 likes
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      1. Atiku-lated Chibu  😏‏ @UnkuEmmy Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        put this interview and all the report on this 'controversy' on BBC Hausa.

        0 replies 2 retweets 7 likes
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      2. Wicked Skengman‏ @ThatsFabzo Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @Eastcoastprince @falzthebahdguy

        He didn’t switch up his accent for the cameras 👏🏾

        1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes
      3. Justin Ifeanyi | 🇳🇬‏ @Eastcoastprince Jun 6
        Replying to @ThatsFabzo @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        It was a cooperate interview.. Not for entertainment...

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      4. Sister Potato Head‏ @Sarcasm_by_me Jun 6
        Replying to @Eastcoastprince @ThatsFabzo and

        I think he meant that Falz didn't form American accent the way most people do when they see cameras. But maybe I'm wrong.

        1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes
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      1. Street Outlaw!‏ @Isa_sadiq Jun 5
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        Don’t bring religion into this Talented Nigerian piece of art! It’s the fastest way to convey a message!

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      2. So Wonderfully Made‏ @made4excellence Jun 5
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        From what I am hearing about this man, he comes from a rich family. Brilliant! Not only does he have the platform as an artist, he has influence. He CHOSE to relinquish his privilege to speak out against the system. What’s wrong with you people? Smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

        1 reply 2 retweets 10 likes
      3. Gift Imade‏ @gift_1made Jun 6
        Replying to @made4excellence @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        He's a Lawyer, his father and mother are well known Lawyers in Nigeria. Their family are rich and influential.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      4. So Wonderfully Made‏ @made4excellence Jun 6
        Replying to @gift_1made @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        Thank you! The kind of people you need fighting for change with you. I hope more will come forward.

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      1. Amatãm Chibité‏ @ChibiteAmatam Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        Every great messenger always get shot at for speaking the truth. Not even the pastors in Nigeria gets this.

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      1. Tɧҽ Iŋqųɩىɩtɷɾ‏ @Emmiyke Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        He Finally speaks clean English... 😀😀

        0 replies 0 retweets 14 likes
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      1. The Normal One‏ @iamwalejoseph Jun 5
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        as always the case in Nigeria, we seem to have our logic twisted again.

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      1. xamuel Jr‏ @XaM_XXX Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        Just watch the video (This is Nigeria). Falz just summarized the ills in this country and No sane person won't admit that. So, let's Listen to the MESSAGE, and leave the MESSAGER..

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      1. Oleghibe-Moore‏ @moore_oleghibe Jun 6
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @falzthebahdguy

        We are suffering competitive religiosity in Nigeria too much. What MURIC should answer is this:does the video carry message? If d answer is in d affirmative, then we should all be bothered about d satirical message & not the messenger. We need to moved forward as a nation

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