Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has disclosed what his 20-year-old daughter, Phoebe told him when he was coming to Nigeria.
Gates disclosed that Phoebe told him he would be lucky to see Nigerian Afrobeats stars, such as Burna Boy and Rema when he visits Nigeria.
Gates disclosed this while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State on Wednesday.
The moderated event, tagged ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation’, was aimed at gathering insights and sharing perspectives on how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter outlook for Africa.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the event was co-hosted by the Co-Creation Hub Nigeria and Lagos Business School.
According to him, “When my daughter, Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, “You’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema”, so I had to look them up…because I’m so ‘hip’.
“But I remember the last time I was here, I got to see Davido & Wizkid perform.”
Gates added that Nigeria is filled with creative minds and Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere.
“Of course, being here in Nigeria, I can’t help but mention the amazing creativity that goes on here.
“Afrobeats from Nigeria are popular everywhere. When my daughter Phoebe heard I was coming to Nigeria, she said, ‘You’re lucky to go see Burna Boy and Rema,” he said.
The American business mogul, who recalled his last visit to Nigeria said:
“But I also remember, the last time I was here, I did get to see Davido and Wizkid perform and I was quite impressed with that. So, my kids think I’ve come to a very hip place”.