D’banj’s highly publicized concert is coming up this Sunday, February 19th in New York City. During the #OccupyNigeria movement, twitter was buzzing with tweets from fans of the artiste who threatened to boycott his concert because of his failure to be active – physically and verbally – during the movement.
Now, his concert is only two days away and I’m wondering if all the people who threatened to boycott the concert or protest against D’banj in front of the concert venue are still going to go ahead and do so. Personally, I am not D’banj’s biggest fan. I did not attend his concert when it was right here in Baltimore, Maryland. I definitely will not be attending it when I have to drive four hours to get to it.
I’m not in anyway advocating the boycotting of his concert. I’m really indifferent about it. I am not invested in his career or concert in anyway. I will not lose or gain money and/or fame from his concert. However, I must say that I don’t see the point of protesting in front of the concert venue. Apart from the fact that you probably risk being arrested (and for what?), we ought to remember that whatever D’banj did or did not do, he is not Jonathan Goodluck. We did not elect him into office. He is a business man, an entertainer, and a regular citizen. And a former lover of Genevieve Nnaji, of course. Let’s not forget that. So ask yourself why D’banj’s silence means so much to you.
Like I said earlier, this post is not meant to act as an endorsement of the proposed boycott and/or protests. Neither is it here to act as an ad for the concert or as a reminder of the concert. I will not redirect to places where you can buy tickets or to people you can hook up with to plan the boycott and/or protest. Like mom always says, “Look at my arm pit oh. There’s no hair in it.” And I’m not just saying that figuratively.
So, what will you be doing for D’banj’s concert? Attending? Boycotting? Protesting? Or just sitting your ass at home and waiting for Vera to update her blog? Hint, hint, the last one is the best answer.
boycotting his concert makes more of a statement than picketing out in the cold. hit where it would be felt, right on the benjamins.
PS: i am not in anyway giving advice to wouldbe concert goers or picketers. im just lil old me musing out loud.
Yeah, I know what you mean. Hitting the benjamins will definitely hit harder, but what is it all for?
I will be sitting at home waiting for Vera to update her blog.
Great answer! And today, Vera will update her blog 🙂
I think Nigerians will flake as usual and attend. It will be sold out (if it’s not already), although he will probably be super late, if his track record is anything to go by.
You know, I think so too … that Nigerians will still attend the concert anyway. However, he may not be late this time. He’s working for an American boss now. The dynamics are different, you know.