The problems of a nation are not for the shoulders of one individual and often because of our deep patriotism, anger, frustrations and other emotions that ring true in relation to poverty and injustice we can feel like we can take on the wrongs of the said nation. However, before you know it, some mind boggling shit-storm brings you right back to reality. Just when I was feeling insignificant and inconsequential about the state of my dear motherland, I was given another jolt of faith.
"I had committed to writing a jubilee song for Nigeria. I was moved to hone in on my message on December 31, 2010 when we were shocked by the Abuja bombings. In my view, the bombings are a metaphor of the hopelessness and impending tragedy that may lie ahead if we do not become more engaged in building the country we desire. I realize that the crisis in the nation is beyond the political. We each need to personalize Project Nigeria and take a stand for Nigeria NOW. And so, the first lines of the song are about just how important we are as a generation at this time in our history.
My hope is that as you listen to this song, you are stirred and realize that the future that we dream of is not way ahead of us. By looking within NOW, we draw in that future. One action. One person at a time. We must embrace the moment. I leave you with the words of my friend, Fela Durotoye: “Deliver the future: We can. We must. We will.” "
Watch the video to TY Bello's The Future. Couple of months old but I just discovered it.
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