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#LekkiMassacre! A Tribute To The Victims Of 20.10.2020

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A story an event that will live in the minds of the Nigerian youths forever was born on the 20th of October 2020, at the Lekki Tollgate Plaza in Lagos. It is a story that brings to grim and bare of the sheer incompetence, nonchalance and complete disregard of the rights of the Nigerian government both old and new.#LekkiMassacre 20.10.2020\"Aisha

Today made a month ago young Nigerians were brutally murder, killed and massacred by their own government just because they demanded a better delivery of good governance, good leadership and a country they could be proud of.

Nigerian youths took to the streets to seek an end to police brutality, extortion, stereotyping, injustice, the scrapping of the rogue police unit F-SARS, and the complete reform of the Nigeria Police Force.

But their demands were met with anti-humanitarian and anti-democratic measures, as the government seeks to keep its citizens oppressed, voiceless and devoid of the moral destitute to demand their rights. \"\"

Today it turned a month since the #EndSARS protests was hijacked by the government and hoodlums through violent acts. Today it turned a month since the events of 20.10.2020 and no one has been brought to book no military commander has yet answered for the war crimes committed on that faithful day. \"\"

The Nigerian government has continued to deny that the military killed Nigerian youths at the Lekki Tollgate, as they continue to deny that the military did not use Live ammunition, while they further continue to claim that the military didn’t shoot directly at the peaceful #EndSARS protesters. #LekkiMassacre

But just a couple of days back International media firm CNN released a video clip that defeats all of this claims made by the Nigerian government. The video showed Nigerian Military shooting directly at peaceful protesters. The video also showed evidence of the Nigerian Military using live ammo.\"\"

Since after the protest, the Government has intensified its push for the “Social Media bill”. Is this what the country should be more worried about?

Since after the protest warehouses where COVID-19 palliatives were stocked up and kept instead of been shared and distributed to the less privileged that actually needed them. The warehouses were found out and looted by angry Nigerians.

Since after the protest, the Nigerian brave female disc jockey Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch has had to flee the country and sought asylum from Canada.\"Protest\"

Since after the protest Judicial panels have been sworn-in with two of the lead voice for the #EndSARS protest sworn-in on the Lagos Judicial panel, in-person of Rinu Oduala and Temitope Majekodunmi.

Musicians, singer, and actresses have all done their own part in the fight, one of the most popular contributions which was made by Nigerian Grammy-award nominated act Burna Boy he dropped a song in tribute of the #LekkiMassacre titled- 20.10.2020 \"\"

The #EndSARS even brought forward its own unique slangs and slogan for the stance of young Nigeria from #SoroSoke, #WeGetCoconutHead, #OffHisMic these are some of the most famous slangs and slogan of the #EndSARS protest that trended for days and speaks for what Nigerian youths want from their country. \"\"

With all of the positives of the #EndSARS and the array of negatives that trailed the #LekkiMassacre, all that stands to be questioned is when will the Nigerian government answer for the crimes committed on the night of Tuesday, October 20th 2020. And the fallen heroes and brave souls of young Nigerians like that of Jimoh Ishaq, Pelumi Onifade and many more that were cut short and robbed of their prime the Nigerian government is yet to properly honour these young souls and provide a proper reprieve. \"Eromosele

Rather the government has gone after the young protesters by freezing their accounts, arresting them, seizing their passports this just tells you the type of country we live in.

Enough of the sad thoughts the article choose to celebrate the Nigerian youths and tell them always speak and never to live in fear and oppression, and believe that things will and has to change for the best during their own time.\"Music,

This is a tribute to the souls lost at the #LekkiMassacre and to the spirit of the average Nigerian youth, from Fk Abudu, Rinu Oduala, Folarin Falana “Falz”, Runtown, DJ Switch, Rudy Boy, Small Doctor, Eromosele Adene, Debo Macaroni, Pamilerin Adegoke, Temitope Majekodunmi, Modupe Odele, Kiki Mordi, Aisha Yesufu and every Nigerian youth that took an active part in the #EndSARS protest online and offline.

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, seek to always have an impact in government and in your immediate environment.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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