British rapper Dave referenced Nigerian footballers in a controversial lyric on his latest album, The Boy Who Plays The Harp. The artist compared women who misrepresent their ages to Nigerian strikers in a line from Chapter 16. His parents emigrated from Edo State before his birth.
The comparison drew online criticism, with listeners accusing Dave of making broad generalizations about Nigerian athletes. Age falsification remains a persistent issue across Nigerian football programs at youth and senior levels. Officials previously dissolved the under-17 national team because of widespread age manipulation among players.
Dave has worked with Nigerian musicians Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems despite the contentious reference. The collaboration with Tems appears on his newest release.
The comparison drew online criticism, with listeners accusing Dave of making broad generalizations about Nigerian athletes. Age falsification remains a persistent issue across Nigerian football programs at youth and senior levels. Officials previously dissolved the under-17 national team because of widespread age manipulation among players.
Dave has worked with Nigerian musicians Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems despite the contentious reference. The collaboration with Tems appears on his newest release.
