P Diddy pens letter to Africa, social media users share mixed reactions to post
Written by MAX FM on August 18, 2020
American rapper, singer and businessman Diddy have penned a letter to the “motherland” after working with Burna Boy.
Diddy said Burna is the first African artist he has “been blessed” to work with. He took to social media to let Africa know that he has been thinking about ways to connect with the continent. The star said he wanted to connect with Africa in a “soulful, spiritual way”.
“I think it’s so important we all make it our mission to build a bridge to the motherland. Let’s continue to uplift and build with our brothers and sisters. It’s what THEY fear the most… Strength in numbers. Love, your brother Diddy. See y’all soon!”
Dear Africa, you have been heavy on my mind and my heart … I’ve been trying to connect to the motherland for a minute, but I never got a chance to do it properly. When I say properly, I mean in a soulful spiritual way.
Advertisement— Diddy (@Diddy) August 15, 2020
African social media users shared mixed reactions to the music producer’s post.
Below are some of them:
@ras_r2da wrote: “The best way to connect is to spend time. Just come through and spend some time. Your soul will feel at peace and at home…”
@seyi_ro said: “As in the whole continent of Africa with so much diversity, language and culture have been on your mind and heart? The whole continent?”
@AbstractTim commented: “It’s okay Puffy, the motherland don’t need you but it’s clear you trying to hop on this Afrobeat appropriation, lol.”
