Prominent Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has publicly declared her refusal to sing the new national anthem recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in May 2024.

In a bold statement shared via her social media page, Yesufu stated that she would rather spend twenty years in prison than sing the anthem, which she believes was passed into law by “slaves masquerading as lawmakers.”

Her remarks have sparked widespread reactions from the public, with many debating the implications of her statement.

Yesufu’s criticism appears to be directed at the lawmakers who endorsed the anthem, reflecting her discontent with the current political landscape.

Yesufu’s defiance and strong language have undoubtedly added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding the new law and its broader implications for Nigeria’s political and social fabric.