The truth be told, every country of the world is a tourist destination, but it is by choice to make ones such attractive.
Most citizens of wealthy nations would probably not want to live in Nigeria instead of their home countries, but could be interested in visiting for holidays. They are however tragically discouraged by the unpleasant experience of having to wait in line for a visa to a country that is clearly still developing. They rather travel to other countries that requires visas on arrival.
Diversifying the economy from oil to other sector-based economy such as tourism and entertainment will drive sustainable growth, increase revenue sources, and create job opportunities if proper government policies are formulated in that direction. On the other hand, a recent report by Henley Passport Index, disclosed that the Nigerian passport can cover about forty-five visa-free countries enabled in 2024.
Nigeria today has a more than enough tourism destination to wit; the Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Sungbo’s Eredo in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Tarkwa Bay Beach in Lagos, Kajuru Castle located in Kaduna State, Tinapa Resort Calabar, Obudu Mountain Resort, Hot and Cold Water in Ikogosi Warm Springs, in Ekiti State, Yankari Game Reserve located in Bauch State, and the biggest fishing settlement in west Africa located in Oyorokoto in Andoni LGA of Rivers State and many other places that are yet to be...
It is therefore no secret that over the years, our music industry for example, has attracted audiences from all over the world. Artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Tems, Rhema, Yemi Alade and a host of others have garnered global recognition with their music traveling through different continents and for the first time and recently, Asia.
A reports by ChartsAfrica on X, says Burna Boy has had eight of the ten highest-grossing concerts by an African Artist in between 2022 and 2023. The Nigerian music star has not just made international performances part of his routine to make additional revenue from his work but has done so by selling out historical centers on multiple occasions if not in all corners of the world.