Outrage as Photos of the Current Place Where the Man who Designed Nigeria's Flag Lives Emerge
- Photos of the house of Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed Nigeria's flag, has angered many people
- In the viral photos, the outside of the building begs for renovation to say the least, with a restroom that is usually obtainable in economic communities
- Many slammed the government for not looking after Taiwo who they described as a national treasure
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A 23-year-old Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi had thrown his hat in the ring as he offered to design the nation's flag. His design entry in 1959 became what is known today as the Nigerian flag.
62 years down the lane, the man is not living the best of life many would have thought, owing to the fact that he contributed to one of Nigeria's symbol and by extension, a means of identification.
Source: Instagram
In emerging images shared on Instagram by @Kingtundeednut, Taiwo's abode reeks of one that is lacking basic care.
The building exterior looked unkempt with its faded colours, while the other image - the restroom - which was shared was in a pitiable state.
Nigerians expressed sadness at the recent discovery with many calling out the government over their negligence of one they described as a national treasure.
@omalicha55 said:
"He’s meant to be one of the richest and talked about person!! Shame 9ja!! Shame!!!!"
@kaffydadiva wrote:
"If he was in America, it'd be getting paid for life n possibly be on the stamp smh."
@9ine_marley remarked:
"You see that part in the Bible that says. "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you" na me God dey follow talk for there. God your son is ready na money remain."
@therealmrwalter reacted:
"All the Governors that has govern his state since the design was Made are senseless."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Canadian rapper had tattooed Nigeria's flag on his neck.
The entertainer got a tattoo of the Nigerian flag on his neck with the inscription 'say less, do more' as a sign of connection to his Nigerian roots.
Sharing an image of it on Twitter, the rapper identified as Dax wrote:
"New tattoo: Yes. I am NIGERIAN."
Dax's tweet as expected generated reactions among Nigerians, with most asking why he thought it was a good idea to get the tattoo.
Source: Legit.ng
