26 Years of Democracy: 10 songs that show nothing has changed – Pulse Nigeria

Four people pose against a gradient background; one wears traditional attire with a head covering, reminiscent of cultural pride—echoing the spirit of democracy in Nigeria—while others sport dark clothing or a white shirt and cap.

On June 12, 2025, Nigeria will be celebrating 26 years of uninterrupted democracy.

While this suggests that the nation has had nearly three decades to correct some of the wrongs and evil meted out by years of military government, the current reality shows that nothing much has changed.

26 years after the return to democracy, Nigerians are yet to enjoy the dividends of democracy. A bulk of its 200 million citizens earn far below the poverty line.

Insecurity is rift, unemployment is at an all-time high, inflation has hit record figures, and…