Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has recently spoken out about the rising economic challenges in Nigeria, highlighting how tough times have become for everyday citizens. With a touch of humor and nostalgia, Gold pointed out that this is the year P-Square should have released their 2009 hit song E No Easy, a track that resonates with the struggles of everyday life and the resilience needed to endure them.
In a post on his Snapchat, Gold reflected on the perfect timing E No Easy would have had if it was released today. He even wished he could join the legendary duo, P-Square, on a remix, adding his own verse to capture the hardship and frustration that many Nigerians are feeling. “Na this year Psquare suppose sing ‘E No Easy’. Make them feature me, make I express my feelings for verse 3,” he wrote, humorously imagining himself contributing to the song’s message with his own modern-day lament.
Originally released in 2009 as part of P-Square’s Danger album, E No Easy spoke to the challenges people face daily while working hard to survive. Featuring J. Martins, the song was an anthem for those striving against the odds—a message that resonated across Nigeria and beyond. The song even found renewed life in France in 2012 when it was adapted as “Positif” by Matt Houston, featuring P-Square, and became a hit once again.
Adekunle Gold’s comment is a reflection of how art captures the mood of the times. In an era where inflation, high costs of living, and unemployment are taking a toll on Nigerians, songs like E No Easy feel more relevant than ever. Artists have often served as the voice of the people, and songs like E No Easy provide an outlet for expressing collective frustration and resilience.
Perhaps this sentiment from Adekunle Gold is a call to today’s artists to create music that speaks to the times. In the face of hardships, Nigerians have always found strength in music, whether to celebrate, protest, or simply survive. And who knows? We may yet see a collaboration where Gold and P-Square come together to capture the voice of a nation that keeps pushing forward despite the odds.
