Simi Expresses Solidarity with Kenyan Protesters Amid Clashes
Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has voiced her support for the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
According to reports , Kenyan youths are marching in widespread demonstrations called ‘RejectFinanceBill2024’ against the tax increases. The protests turned violent as police clashed with demonstrators who stormed Nairobi’s parliament building on Tuesday, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
Expressing her solidarity on Tuesday night via her social media, Simi declared her support for the protesters. She emphasized the powerful yet heartbreaking nature of people having to fight and even die for their freedoms and rights.
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 – 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.”
