Nigerian
Afro-Pop artist Tuface called on his fans Tuesday to march next week against
the government and its handling of the country’s economic crisis.
In
a video on his Facebook account, which racked up more than 21,000 views after
just an hour, the singer urged his compatriots to stand up in a “peaceful and
articulate manner”.
“The
need for urgent solutions to the challenges facing Nigerians has become very
clear,” Tuface, whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia, said in the video.
“Things
are not getting better for the majority, we are still where we are, poor and
desperate. I will no longer be quiet.”
It’s
unusual in Nigeria for a celebrity to take such a vocal political position.
But
when Tuface floated the idea of a protest earlier this month the idea quickly
gained traction in a country frustrated by a galloping inflation rate and
sluggish growth.
The
march is planned on Monday, February 6 at the National Stadium in the economic
capital, Lagos.
Celebrities
including music heavyweight Davido have backed 2face’s call for action in a
radical departure from their usual pop lyrics about luxury cars, champagne and
pretty girls.
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