An Instagram story update published by YNaija shows popular Nigerian disk jockey and socio-political activist DJ Switch heavily criticizing First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over recent comments directed at struggling citizens. The First Lady had publically encouraged Nigerians to look toward starting micro-businesses, such as selling local snacks like akara and kuli-kuli, to cushion economic hardships.
DJ Switch voiced strong dissatisfaction with the leadership’s economic perspective, arguing that such suggestions are regressive. She stressed that the administration should focus its energy on building long-term technological infrastructure and sustainable job markets.
The activist emphasized that driving citizens toward micro-scale trading does not position the youth for a competitive, technology-driven global future. Her public stance immediately ignited a massive firestorm of debates across multiple social media platforms regarding state responsibility.
Providing broader context, AfroVibes Media verified the online friction, headlining that “DJ Switch slams First Lady Remi Tinubu over advice to poor Nigerians to start ‘Akara, Kuli-Kuli’ business.” Concurrently, local reports from Punch Newspaper noted the mounting political tension, confirming that “Remi Tinubu faces backlash over akara, roasted corn remarks” as public frustration over the rising cost of living continues to mount.
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DJ Switch’s critique highlights the deep ideological disconnect between Nigeria’s ruling class and its tech-forward, ambitious youth population. While small grants for micro-traders offer temporary relief, the public pushback indicates that the populace is demanding structural economic reforms and systemic modernization rather than survivalist retail trading.
Source: YNaija — https://ynaija.com/weekly-highlights-heres-what-you-missed-over-the-week-15/, June 25, 2026
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