The widely known as Simi, a Nigerian musician, has contributed her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike demonstrations in Kenya.
According to Obasanjonews.com, young Kenyans are participating in large-scale protests called “RejectFinanceBill2024” in opposition to tax increases.
Amnesty Kenya reports that following a police-protester conflict on Tuesday in Nairobi’s parliament building, five protestors were shot dead and numerous others were injured.
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Simi responded on Tuesday night via her X handle, stating that she was in favour of the protesters.
It is “powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights,” the speaker said.
“I stand with the people of Kenya,” the artist penned. For a people to have to battle and lose their lives in order to secure freedoms and rights is both powerful and tragic. God bless you and keep you strong. [Hashtag] DisapproveFinancialBill2024
She said in a number of other posts: “Wow. It’s nearly certain that you will fight when you’ve had enough.
“Have you, African leaders, not done enough?
“I look forward to the day when Africa isn’t used as a tool to oppress other Africans. Despite all of this incredible Black human resource and power, the majority will probably not prosper until they flee.
