Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her disapproval of the decision by the current administration to reinstate the old national anthem. She particularly criticized the timing of this change, questioning how reverting to the old anthem would address the hardship faced by the country.
On her X formally (Twitter) handle, she wrote: “In the midst of excoriating hardship & lack of good governance on every level but not to worry, going back to a colonial anthem will be a soothing balm and inject patriotism back into our veins, a much needed drug.”
In another post, Henshaw wrote, “The labour of our heroes past… o ti lo [is gone].”
The decision to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. However, Kate Henshaw’s critique highlights the broader context of challenges faced by the nation and raises questions about the impact of such changes on the well-being of its citizens.
It’s a reminder that national symbols and anthems hold significant meaning and should be considered thoughtfully in light of the country’s current realities.
