Rapper Illbliss Slams Nigerian Government for Failing Its Youths Miserably
Renowned rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has openly criticized the Nigerian government for its dismal failure to support the country’s young population, describing it as “a tough time” to be young in Nigeria today.
During a recent episode of The Real Shareholders podcast, Illbliss discussed the detrimental effects of “wokeness” and government policies on Nigerian youths.
He remarked, “This generation not only embraces mediocrity but also a lack of direction. Everything is considered ‘cool.’ Under this ‘cool’ mindset, people are allowed to overdose on drugs, live recklessly, avoid work, and feel entitled. There’s a lot happening with young people nowadays.”
Illbliss didn’t hold back on the government’s role, stating, “The government has utterly failed young people over the years. I know guys telling me, ‘Oga boss, we’re on the streets, hustling because the government doesn’t care.’ That’s their reality. One even told me he had to turn to fraud because his salary couldn’t afford medicine for his mother battling cancer. Young people are mentally exhausted, worn out, just doing whatever they can to survive. It’s a harsh reality being young in Nigeria. It’s tough growing old here. It’s tough being born here.”
His candid words paint a grim picture of the struggles facing Nigeria’s youth amid societal and governmental challenges.