Macron urges Nigerian youths to join politics
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macron while describing politics as important said only nigerians could change their image before the comity of nations2 i am very happy to be here. let me remind you that this place shrine is a music place as well as politics which is needed to change the society2 africa needs a new generation of africans to share the new narrative about africa all over the world he said2 according to him politics is important because it is a tool to change the society2 macron described the afrika shrine as an iconic place of strength music culture and the late fela as a politician who wanted a change for the society2 he noted that the future of africa and the task of making it great rested with africans saying that the youths have a crucial role to play2 so i will say to the youths politics is important be involved he said2 macron also announced the launch of the 2020 african cultures season in france2 he said the event would help create a unique face for african culture in europe2 ambode said the event was also about celebrating african culture which was a positive step for france as it sought to rebuild its relationship with africa2 the news agency of nigeria nan reports that the event had in attendance personalities including dr peter obi former governor of anambra chief olusegun osoba former governor of ogun prof. wole soyinka sen. ben bruce among others2 earlier gov. ambode said the presidents visit was expected to signal the dawn of a new collaboration between france and lagos state in the quest to make the state the culture and entertainment capital of africa1 french president emmanuel macron has urged nigerian youths to get involved with politics to change the narrative of the nation1 the french president who was accompanied by gov. akinwunmi ambode of lagos state gave the challenge during a visit to the afrika shrine in ikeja on tuesday night at an event tagged celebrate african culture1 nan reports that the event presented an opportunity for macron and ambode to interact with musicians artists fashion designers and film makers. nan1