In a recent event held in Lagos State, American business mogul Bill Gates set social media ablaze with his statement on Nigerian music sensations Burna Boy and Rema.
The billionaire philanthropist’s statement, made during his opening address, has sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter.
Gates, renowned for his philanthropic efforts and technological innovations, took the audience by surprise when he shared an anecdote involving his youngest daughter, Phoebe.
According to the billionaire, Phoebe expressed her excitement over his visit to Nigeria, as it presented an opportunity for him to witness performances by Burna Boy and Rema, two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
During his address, Gates humorously recounted Phoebe’s remark, saying, “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.”
The unexpected mention of Burna Boy and Rema by one of the world’s most influential personalities has caused a stir among social media users.
Many have drawn parallels between Gates’ comment and a recent incident involving Davido, another prominent Nigerian artist.
Davido recently ignited controversy on social media by referring to Burna Boy, as a ‘new cat’ along with other acts like Rema, Fireboy, Joeboy, and Asake, in the Nigerian music scene.
Twitter has since exploded with a flurry of tweets and reactions, as fans and music enthusiasts engage in discussions about Gate’s comment.
See some reactions below:
When Davido talk this thing they wan chop am raw.
Another Billionaire don settle New Cats matter https://t.co/TRvv5kzRxm pic.twitter.com/75e0QHyk9T
— Råbsöñlêē ⏳ (@RabsonLee) June 21, 2023
Even Billgate sabi say Burnaboy and Rema na new cats😂😂 https://t.co/xmu44eZltz
— David of Fct🌝 (@Dhavidote) June 21, 2023
According to Bill Gates which of the new cats is your fave?
Rt for Rema
Like for Burna pic.twitter.com/sznJsyZ0w5— OluVikSon BOGX (@O_Vikson) June 21, 2023
Bill Gates is inadvertently fuelling the old cats and new cats debate. The only thing missing was that he didn’t use the word « cats ». Everything else here is on the agenda. https://t.co/3LFn71dBZm
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 21, 2023
Old Cat Minding his business.
Make i see who go drag billionaire for differentiating the Old Cats From the New Cats😁 pic.twitter.com/sozYiQxXwg— Timeless Joey (@Joeyoftheyear) June 21, 2023
In summary: Bill gate's Daughter knew Burna boy and Rema are New Cats while Davido and wizkids are Old Cats
✋😂🤚 https://t.co/inAXvyKe0B— 𝐇𝐚𝐲𝐜𝐞💫 (@Hayce30bg) June 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/uniquesaviour_b/status/1671487208514093059
Bill Gates just settled the new cats and old cats debate just like that. https://t.co/FnMgMoIQ1l pic.twitter.com/0IQLaPxWuD
— Ndyfreke (@Ndy__freke) June 21, 2023
Davido didn’t lie about the New cats 😂😂 https://t.co/NjvReyqobO
— Tobiloba🍫 (@shedrachTobi) June 21, 2023
Bill Gate literally just confirmed who the old and new cats are. 😂 pic.twitter.com/s7E7b45k9P
— HIVE NETWORKS (@FBI_OJELA) June 21, 2023
Last last, old cat was right sha https://t.co/Cc7vTJhzzW
— Jade Osiberu (@jadeosiberu) June 21, 2023
Burna Boy and Rema are in the same set.
New cats 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/Ao48v0qlpo
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) June 21, 2023
y’all think he was capping lately?
DAVIDO is very honest with himself, I validated his fact from day zero.
They’re new cats to him except WIZKID that’s his POPSY and he doesn’t dispute such fact too https://t.co/U2hQLZSAss
— Zantonia (@jjratzinger_) June 21, 2023
So Bill Gates just confirmed what Davido said about Burna and Rema being new cat. Safe to say the The Big 3 old cats are Wizkid, Davido and Olamide.
— $ilva 💸 (@TheSilvapr) June 21, 2023
Amongst the new cats only Omah Lay dared to be different 🐐
— ✞JOSH🧸 (@_Joshxxo) June 21, 2023
David wasn’t lying about the old and new cats.
— 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐋𝐀 (@thatdammygirlie) June 21, 2023
May just said , my daughter told her about the New Cats and he remembered he saw the Old Cats last time 😝😝 https://t.co/fPDuw5m3Co
— Don Mayo (@Mayo6Tee) June 21, 2023
No one:
Davido listening to Bill Gates calling Burna Boy and Rema new cats pic.twitter.com/goYriGmk1g
— HajiQudus 🧡🌟 (@Niffwizzy15) June 21, 2023
Rema is the king of the New cats 👑
🦍 na Abobaku pic.twitter.com/LVM5G3V6hC
— Tycoon🪐 (@TycoonRazzi) June 21, 2023
Timaya, Davido, now Bill Gates. Which other proof do you need before you accept that Burnaboy is among the New cats?
— 𝐓𝐘𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓💨 (@NuTyrant) June 21, 2023
Lol, appears new cats and old cats debates now settled.
…or “reigning cats” and “former cats”, put in perspective?
— #30 (@jskay7) June 21, 2023
New Cats or whatever! Burna Boy with the truth pic.twitter.com/NxpaEFYgc7
— Solomon O. (@Jooswurld) June 21, 2023
Bill Gats just Settled the New Cats vs Old Cats Convo 🤣🤣🤣😂😂 https://t.co/fPDuw5m3Co
— Don Mayo (@Mayo6Tee) June 21, 2023
Bill Gates felt Nigerian's TL is getting too quiet and peaceful… Then he thought of New Cats. 😹 😹😹 pic.twitter.com/YMfNBA6NWx
— Enny10💛 (@Brownhaird) June 21, 2023
Davido wasn’t lying about the Old and New Cats
— Diamond (@DareHardy09) June 21, 2023
New cats or old cats. Cats are cats 🐱
Focus on your Cat .— Southern Boy 🐉 $MON $LOL .NYAN🔫😼 (@D_Southernboy) June 21, 2023
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