In the wake of the end of the bad governance protest, which began on August 1st, Award-winning Afrobeat singer Yemi Alade has weighed in.
Alade took to her Instagram page to promote a song from her new album, Rebel Queen, which called for peace and love in Africa. In her caption, she stated that we all deserve better living standards and the means to afford basic amenities of life such as food, water, electricity and more.
“Dem-don-cråzy or Democracy?
We all deserve better standards of living and the means to afford basic amenities of life. Food, Water, Electricity, etc”.
See some reactions from her fans below,
One Sopheeya_music wrote, “Timeless music
One Official Yungbobbi wrote, “Unity vibes
One Seyi____the_plamoil_seller wrote, “It’s well. Life too hard
One Seaxin_img wrote, “I tell you
One Udoh Chris1 wrote, “U were supposed to lead the protests to show an example to other celebrities as a freedom fighter who want a better Nigeria
One Donsmarter Official wrote, “My princess. Am proud of you
One Ca Dija wrote, “Dem don really cràze o
One Salewa Akinsete wrote, “Mama Africa
One Justrudy39 wrote, “I nor just no why them, not wan dey promote this lady song at all ok just listen to sweet remedy”.
Similarly, Big Brother Naija Level Up winner Phyna called for an end to bad government. She stated that she stands for a new, better and greater Nigeria, and as such, she joins hands with the great citizens of the land to push for the betterment of its citizens. Phyna noted how she is a Nigerian and not an enslaved person as she went on to sing the former National Anthem.
Unlike Iyabo Ojo, Phyna, Yemi Alade and others supporting the protest, some celebrities have kicked against it. Actor Lege Miami, admonished Youths in Lagos to step back from the protest as he appealed to them to give the President a chance to fix the country. He noted how things are very expensive; however, he believes the President can fix it and needs more time with Nigerians.
Actress Tonto Dikeh had written a letter to Nigerians, stating that she understands their frustration and concerns regarding the current state of their nation; however, she believes that the approach may not be the most effective method. Tonto suggested establishing a representative group that can meet with the President and advocate on their behalf.
