Nigerian rapper and music government M.I Abaga has acknowledged that he would like to lift his future kids in Nigeria, citing the nation’s deep sense of household and neighborhood as his motive.
In a current interview, the hip-hop star defined that Nigeria offers a extra supportive setting for elevating kids than many Western nations.
In keeping with him, the communal way of life in Nigeria performs an important function in parenting, as relations and neighbours are sometimes keen to lend a serving to hand.
M.I famous that rising up in such an setting helps kids develop a stronger sense of id and belonging.
Nigerian values vis-a-vis overseas consolation
He added that whereas life overseas might provide consolation and alternatives, the heat of Nigerian household values is one thing he wouldn’t commerce for something.
He stated …
“There are plenty of issues interesting about dwelling, particularly as a result of we’re already ingrained in that system. There’s plenty of help as properly. I really feel it’s very tough for folks right here.
“However when you’ve got household, now you might have sufficient individuals that may keep at dwelling and help you. Nevertheless it’s not simple, man.”
MI contrasts life dwelling and overseas
M.I Abaga contrasted this with life overseas, notably in america, the place he noticed that many individuals work lengthy hours and members of the family are sometimes unavailable to supply help.
Whereas acknowledging the enchantment of elevating kids abroad, the rapper maintained that Nigeria affords a stronger basis for youths to grasp their roots and tradition earlier than being uncovered to life overseas.
He added that though he isn’t but making concrete household plans, Nigeria’s close-knit tradition stays certainly one of its biggest strengths, particularly in nurturing kids inside a supportive neighborhood.