General News | 16 October 2025 18:13 CET

‎"Why I Can't Be Tribalistic" - Nasboi Reveals

By Oluwarantimi Oludase

Nigerian comedian turned singer Lawal Nasiru, popularly known as Nasboi, has explained the reason why he cannot be tribalistic or involved in religious conversations.

The "Umbrella" crooner, stated that his parents are of two different tribes, with his father being from the Yoruba tribe, and his mother from Warri.

Explaining the reason for avoiding religious conversations, he stated that his father is a Muslim, while his mum is a Christian.

He further emphasized that he was born and raised in Port Harcourt, and ended up studying at the University of Uyo.

He wrote:
"My papa Yoruba, my mama Warri. My papa Muslim, my mama Christian.

I was born and raised in Port Harcourt. I studied at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom. This is why I can never relate to tribalism or all the religious agendas."

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