Following the conclusion of the anti-bad governance protests that started on August 1st, Yemi Alade, a renowned Afrobeat artist, shared her thoughts on social media.
On her Instagram page, she promoted a song from her latest album, “Rebel Queen”, that advocates for peace and love in Africa.
In the caption, she emphasized that everyone deserves improved living conditions and access to essential necessities like food, water, electricity, and more, highlighting the need for better living standards across the continent.
“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” she wrote.
REACTION’S;
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”.
Moreso, Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Level Up, joined the chorus of voices calling for an end to bad governance in Nigeria. She expressed her desire for a better Nigeria and solidarity with citizens pushing for positive change.
In contrast, some celebrities like Lege Miami and Tonto Dikeh have expressed reservations about the protests.
Lege Miami urged youths to give the President more time to address the country’s challenges, while Tonto Dikeh suggested a more diplomatic approach, proposing a representative group to meet with the President and advocate for the people’s concerns.
Meanwhile, Yemi Alade and others continue to support the protests, advocating for improved living standards and better governance.
