22-Year Wait Over: Celebrities and Leaders Applaud Arsenal’s Premier League Triumph
Arsenal ended a 22-year title drought on May 19 after beating Burnley and watching Manchester City draw, clinching the Premier League crown with a game to spare. Nigeria’s entertainment scene exploded online. Davido declared “BACK A GUNNER!!!” while DJ Cuppy and Tiwa Savage joked about their fan status. Falz never wavered—he even ordered a custom agbada—and Seun Kuti went on a celebratory night drive in full kit. Political heavyweights joined the celebration. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki said Arsenal were “back where we belong,” and Atiku Abubakar praised their resilience. Outside Nigeria, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame and Kenya’s William Ruto also sent congratulatory messages.
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