Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has voiced her support for the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya. Reports indicate that Kenyan youths are marching against the proposed tax increases in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
According to Amnesty Kenya, five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday.
Reacting on her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi expressed solidarity with the demonstrators. She stated, “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. #RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she added, “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.”
