In Nigeria’s restless political space, one name keeps popping up more than many would like — Seyi Tinubu. From sponsoring sports tournaments to appearing at high-level political gatherings, the President’s son seems to be everywhere, doing everything, and naturally, tongues are wagging: Is Seyi Tinubu not doing too much just to be noticed?

For some critics, the answer is a resounding yes. They argue that Seyi Tinubu is fast becoming a symbol of inherited privilege run wild, a young man who wants to be seen at every event, headline every youth initiative, and attach his name to every national conversation. His frequent appearances alongside his father, President Bola Tinubu, whether at diplomatic visits or somber events like former President Buhari’s burial, only add fuel to the rumor mill that Seyi is positioning himself for a bigger political role.

Isn’t this the same Nigeria where the children of past presidents quietly fade into private life or take their influence behind the scenes? Why then does Seyi Tinubu appear on stage after stage, with photographers never far behind? To his critics, it reeks of calculated self-promotion, which is obviously a bid to secure future power by building name recognition today. Some wonder if Nigeria’s youth truly need another political dynasty or if they deserve new faces entirely.

Seyi Tinubu: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind the Spotlight

Yet, scratch beneath the surface and the question “Is Seyi Tinubu not doing too much to be noticed?” starts to look unfair — or at least incomplete. While it’s easy to mock the glitz of the Seyi Tinubu Citizens Cup, the reality is that few high-profile figures have invested time and money into sports and youth empowerment as visibly as he has. For a country battling unemployment and youth restiveness, some would argue Nigeria needs all the initiatives it can get, no matter whose name is on the banner.

Moreover, it’s disingenuous to blame Seyi Tinubu for leveraging the spotlight when it was never going to leave him alone in the first place. He is the son of the President of Africa’s most populous country, and like it or not, scrutiny comes with the name. Whether he sits quietly in a Lagos office or tours rural communities, the media will follow. For better or worse, his every move is public domain.

Critics also ignore his practical impact. Through sponsorships, scholarships, and community outreach, Seyi Tinubu has helped spotlight issues, such as youth development and civic engagement, that too many leaders only pay lip service to. Yes, the camera flashes are bright, but the beneficiaries know that the work behind them is real.

So, is Seyi Tinubu not doing too much to be noticed? Maybe — but maybe that’s beside the point. He’s visible, ambitious, and uncomfortably close to power, but for a generation starved of relatable role models in leadership, that visibility might just be the price of getting things done. Love him or hate him, Seyi Tinubu isn’t going anywhere soon, and the real question might be whether his critics will ever give him credit for the good that comes with the show. Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it is the fact that Seyi Tinubu is setting the precedent for what a first son should be, and act like, by setting a new footprint in the sands of time for future sons of the president to follow.