Speaking in an interview with Newsunplug, the singer said his desire to see Nigeria become a better country has led him to reconsider staying away from politics.
“I might. In the past, I was always running away from politics. I just wanted to be an activist, but people are not taking us where we want to. However, I do not want to learn from people I don’t want to end up like.”
The ‘Mr President’ crooner also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing Nigeria and the role of young people in the country’s future.
According to him, Nigerian youths may struggle to make a meaningful difference if they inherit a system that has not taught them to reject corruption.
“Even when some people advocate giving the youth an opportunity, who do you want to give an opportunity to? Somebody you have taught nothing? All they have been taught is corruption.
“So, if they hand over power to the youth today, there will not be much difference if they don’t fix the law, because it is only the law that will guide everybody and keep everyone on track.
“The law is not properly structured,” he said
African China also expressed concern over the growing rate of substance abuse among young Nigerians.
“I can categorically tell you that 80% of youths are involved in substance abuse.
“So many young people I have come across today are either smoking one thing or another. It’s like if you’re not, you don’t belong.”