26th June, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, have lent their voices to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
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 his X handle on Tuesday, Adekunle Gold urged everyone protesting to stay safe as he is with them in seeking a better situation for Africans in Africa.
“To everyone protesting in Kenya, please stay safe. Your courage is inspiring us all globally. I am with you in seeking a better situation for Africans in Africa. #RejectFinanceBill2024 ,” he tweeted.
On her part, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators, stating 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.”