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Runtown Set To Lead SARS Protest
Nigerian music star, Douglass Jack Agu, ,popularly known as Runtown, says he will be leading a protest to end the terror carried out by men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad ( SARS) operatives in Lagos
The music star made this known on his twitter handle on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He wrote: “This has gone on long enough and now we must take action. I will be leading a protest to end SARS, they must listen to us, they must make efforts real and visible changes, simply, promises won’t work this time, let’s come out to peacefully reach out to our elected leaders beyond social media, he stressed.
The music star joins the list of celebrities who have reacted to call for protest against killings and extortion by police officers. Earlier on Saturday, music star, Wizkid blasted President Muhammadu Buhari and told him to address the problem in his country rather than wishing the American President, Donald Trump quick recovery from Covid-19 infection.
In another tweet,Wizkid called on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu to do something about the exploitation and killings of young Nigerians by SARS operatives.
Other celebrities who have added their voices to the trending topic include Davido,Yemi Alade, Olamide, Ebuka Obi -Uchendu and a host of others.
However, Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has opposed calls from majority of Nigerians for the government to disband SARS. In a post shared via his Instagram live page on Monday, September 5,2020, the music star said ending SARs is not the problem as there are just few bad eggs in the police force which is not enough for Nigerians to clamour for their disbandment.
“ I don’t think end SARS is the problem, if you end SARS, the police are going to shoot or some one else with gun, you need to stop the shooting, it’s not about ending SARS, there are a lot of SARS actually doing their work”, he tweeted.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
