Akon, the Senegalese-American superstar, has envisioned a parallel reality where Nigeria, by retaining full control of its vast oil wealth, would have reshaped the global economic order and catapulted Lagos to unprecedented heights.
Sharing an AI-curated video on Instagram, Akon posed a
compelling “what if” scenario.
The Grammy-nominated singer argued that if Nigeria had
maintained 100% of its oil revenues since gaining independence in 1960 —
instead of sharing profits with international oil giants like Shell and Exxon —
it would have amassed trillions of dollars.
Akon’s vision extended far beyond a single city’s skyline.
He imagined a Africa-led renaissance where Nigerian universities would be
epicenters of global innovation, producing the next generation of tech giants.
In this reality, Nollywood would not merely compete with
Hollywood but would “completely dominate global entertainment”.
“What if Nigeria had kept 100% of its oil money since 1960
instead of letting Shell and Exxon take it? We’re talking about two trillion
dollars that could have stayed in African hands. Lagos would be the world’s
financial capital today, not London or New York,” said the video post.
“Nigerian universities would lead global innovation,
producing the next generation of tech giants. Nollywood wouldn’t just compete
with Hollywood, it would completely dominate global entertainment.”
The singer detailed a dramatic reversal of global power
dynamics. He suggested that London’s banking district would be deserted as
financial firms relocated to Abuja, and that a Nigerian passport would be more
coveted than an American one. The flow of migration would invert, with
Europeans seeking work opportunities in a thriving Africa.
“The ripple effects would be even more dramatic. London’s
banking district would be empty as major firms relocate to Abuja. Nigerian
passports would be more valuable than American ones. Europeans would be
crossing the Mediterranean in search of work opportunities in Africa,” it
continued.
“The global power structure would flip entirely. Instead of
brain drain, Nigeria would attract the world’s brightest minds. One decision in
1960 could have changed everything, Africa controlling its own resources would
have reshaped the entire world order.”
In an accompanying caption, Akon said it isn’t too late for
Nigeria to reclaim control of their resources and redefine their own future.
“The possibilities are endless but it’s never too late,” he
wrote.
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