Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo turned the tables on comedian Bae U in a recent social‑media exchange after admitting he could not recognise several prominent Nigerian entertainers.
Obasanjo, who served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1999 to 2007, said he had failed a “celebrity test” that asked him to identify well‑known local performers. Acknowledging his lapse, he then posed a question to Bae U about the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The comedian, known for his satirical videos and large online following, was asked to comment on the British monarch, whose reign spanned seven decades before her death in 2022.
Both figures are well‑known in Nigeria: Obasanjo for his political legacy and Bae U for his comedic commentary on contemporary issues. Their interaction, shared on a public platform, sparked discussion among netizens about the generational divide in pop‑culture awareness.
The episode was reported by Premium Times Nigeria, highlighting how even senior public personalities can be surprised by the evolving landscape of entertainment and historical knowledge in the country.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
