Because Nigeria needs new heroes

"I am the voice of Isaac Boro, I speak Ken Saro Wiwa."

There is something pretty inspiring about those words especially when it was inspired by the words of Saro-wiwa himself:  "We are going to demand our rights peacefully, non-violently and we shall win."

I stumbled upon this music video by Nigerian hip hop/soul singer and songwriter, Nneka, called "Soul is Heavy". The song speaks to Nigerian heritage, it speak of Shell in what can be considered a melodic rock song about Africa's most populous nation.

It mentions historical figures and revolutionaries Isaac Boro, Ken Saro Wiwa, Jaja of Opobo and their contributions to the efforts to change a nation riddled with political issues.

I especially love this song because of the tribute to the like of Saro Wiwa. The Niger Delta is still in turmoil. New heroes need to rise to help complete the works that was started by the heroes of the past.

Because Nigerians need to tear the stereotypes that shackle them in today's society.