Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi, has voiced support for the current anti-tax increase protests in Kenya.
Reports indicate that Kenyan youths are actively demonstrating against tax hikes under the banner of ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
According to Amnesty Kenya, five people were fatally shot and many others injured during clashes between police and protesters who stormed Nairobi’s parliament building on Tuesday.
In a statement via her social media handle on Tuesday night, Simi expressed solidarity with 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 – haven’t 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.”
