My daughter was excited that I was going to meet Burna Boy, Rema in Nigeria – Bill Gates

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has revealed that his youngest daughter, Phoebe, was excited about his trip to Nigeria because of two Afrobeats stars.

The billionaire said this on Wednesday, June 21 while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State.

Gates revealed how his 20-year-old child expressed gladness when she learnt that he was visiting Nigeria and the possibility of meeting the musicians, Burna Boy and Rema.

He said she told him that he was lucky because he will get a chance the two global singers.

The American business mogul also recalled watching Wizkid and Burna perform during his last visit to Nigeria.

He further noted 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 because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema, so I had to look them up”¦because I`m so hip,” Gates said.

He added; “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”.

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