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“Stop Calling Him T-Pain?” Nigerians Say ‘Never!’ as Senate’s Warning Backfires

Rita OrakwuebyRita Orakwue
October 13, 2024
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“Stop Calling Him T-Pain?” Nigerians Say ‘Never!’ as Senate’s Warning Backfires
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The Nigerian Senate’s latest warning to citizens telling them to stop referring to President Bola Tinubu as “T-Pain” has spectacularly backfired, with social media users vowing to double down on the satirical nickname. The nickname, which mocks the government’s economic policies, has taken off on X, formerly Twitter, partly through growing public frustration over the hardship foisted on the people by the administration of Tinubu. As the nickname spreads on social media, Nigerians refuse to back down, with many saying the real issue isn’t the nickname, but unendurable living costs, which have left them in distress.

Born from a satirical remix of the T-Pain hit “Buy U A Drank”, this track by Nigerian satirist Dan Bello has become the anthem for disillusioned citizens: “Nigerians, I Go Make You Poor”. This song captures the frustrations of the everyday Nigerian facing fuel subsidy removal and an increased cost of living with its lyrics: “I’m in plane, you’re in pain, Wetin you go do, na to just complain,”. President Tinubu, the target of their discontent, had now been labeled “T-Pain” online.

But Nigerians are unperturbed despite a stern warning by the Senate to put an end to the nickname. One user summed up the mood thus: “As long as the people feel the pain of misgovernance, the name will continue.” Others noted that suppressing the nickname only fans the flames. “The worst way to reject a nickname is by telling people to stop using it. Now it’s permanent. T-Pain for life”.

What the presidency had apparently hoped would sanitize Tinubu’s reputation has further elevated the trend. Many argued that, instead of focusing on frivolous issues, the government should have been concerned with the root cause, which is the economic hardship of the country. “You get the sort of name you deserve, good or bad,” one user noted, while others mocked, wondering whether the prisons were being built big enough to hold all of the Nigerians who were exercising their right to free speech.

The government has seemed tone-deaf to many, with its prioritization of silencing criticism over economic woes. The government’s priorities have seemed out of touch for citizens as they struggle to afford goods and services. “Rather than find solutions to our problems, you’re more concerned about a nickname? Is it till we die?” one frustrated Nigerian asks.

Where frustrations run deep, irreverence runs deeper. Of course, the administration of Tinubu is heating up, but one thing is now settled for Nigerians: “T-Pain” is here to stay, until the pain goes away”.

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Orakwue Rita is a mass communication graduate and versatile content writer. With a background in journalism and creative writing, she excels in creating engaging and high-quality content for various platforms, including social media, blogs, and websites. Her storytelling skills make her a valuable asset in content creation.

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