Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest for better governance, and their rallying cry has included an enthusiastic sing-along to Eedris Abdulkareem’s 2003 hip-hop hit "Jaga Jaga."
In a viral video posted on X, protesters are seen dancing and singing energetically to the track as they demand change and protest against the country’s ongoing hardships.
"Jaga Jaga," released in 2003, became infamous for its controversial lyrics, which criticized the state of Nigeria's governance and political leadership.
The song was met with strong backlash from political leaders at the time, who felt that it mocked and highlighted the country’s issues in a negative light.
The chorus of the song goes: "Nigeria jaga jaga, everything scatter scatter, poor man dey suffer suffer, gboza gboza, gun shots in the air!"
Despite this, "Jaga Jaga" has remained a symbol of resistance and critique, resonating deeply with those calling for reform.
Watch video of protesters singing to the song
The best song for the moment.
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Was this song coined by the people or is it someone's album? pic.twitter.com/xJhkeIr35a
