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    Timi Dakolo reacts to the proposed plan to change Nigeria’s name to United African Republic

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    Nigerian King of Soul, Timi Dakolo has reacted to the proposed plan to change the name of Nigeria.

    Timi Dakolo reacts to the proposed plan to change the Nigeria's name
    Timi Dakolo reacts to the proposed plan to change Nigeria’s name

    On June 2nd of 2021, reports of The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Constitution Review receiving a proposal to change Nigeria’s name to the United African Republic went viral.

    Adeleye Jokotoye, a tax consultant submitted the proposal stating that Nigeria’s current name was an imposition of its past colonial masters and should be changed.

    He said a change of name for the country would physically and psychologically reflect a new beginning and that Nigeria is made up of hundreds of ethnic groups that need to be united.

    “At this crossroads in our history, it is mandatory that we change our name to reflect a new beginning which will be ushered in with a new constitution,” he said.

    He also suggested that Nigeria could also choose the United Alkebulan Republic (meaning: United Mother of Mankind Republic) as its new name.

    Nigerians took to Social media to react to the news, most of them against the idea saying it won’t change anything.

    Singer, Timi Dakolo was mostly concerned about how

    Timi Dakolo
    Timi Dakolo

    He asked if the country’s name was changed, what would he do about the song, adding that the news stresses him.

    “Now that you people are planning to change Nigeria’s name to United African Republic, What will I do with My Great nation song?!

    Una Dey stress me too much.”

    In the comment sections, fans advised that the worst that could happen was for him to do another version of the song and change the lyrics.