LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi has shared her experiences living in Nigeria, offering a fresh perspective on the country’s growth and everyday realities.
Speaking on a recent episode of the One 54 podcast, the US-based performer painted a picture of a nation filled with promise yet weighed down by systemic challenges.
To begin with, Obidi praised Nigeria’s natural advantages, noting its resilience against environmental threats.
“Nigeria is blessed. It has no natural disasters. They have been predicting that the sea would flood Lagos but instead the sea is constantly being pushed back and people are building on the reclaimed land. Lagos is growing at astronomical rate,” she said.
The dancer cited governance issues, arguing that poor leadership continues to slow the country’s progress.
Obidi noted that Nigeria’s massive population, driven largely by young people holds immense potential, especially in sectors like technology.
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She added that despite the potentials, citizens are hindered by bad governance and lack of infrastructure.
“There are about 300 million people in Nigeria, majority of which are youths. There is so much potentials in Nigeria. Tech is going crazy there. It is the government that is hindering a lot. Most people no longer care about the government,” Obidi stated.
She maintained that infrastructure, economic growth, and youth innovation are gaining momentum across Nigeria, particularly in urban hubs like Lagos.
Furthermore, Obidi stressed how everyday Nigerians have adapted to fill the gaps left by the state.
She described a system where individuals take responsibility for basic needs typically handled by government institutions.
“In Nigeria, you’re your own government. You make your own water, dig well and purify water for your and your people. You get your own electricity, you have your own solar or generator. You basically have your own ministry. Everybody has their own kingdoms and just trying to survive,” she added.
