Spragga Benz, Jada Kingdom, Stylo G, Christopher Martin Decry Violence Against Protestors In Nigeria

Jamaican artistes have been using their social media platforms to raise awareness about the current state of affairs in Nigeria’s capital city Lagos which has been the site of protests aimed at stopping police brutality.

Reports from the African nation are that several persons attending the protests have been shot dead or wounded.

The events in Lagos, initially caught the attention of Dancehall artistes Popcaan and Kranium last week and now Christopher Martin, Spragga Benz, Jada Kingdom, and Stylo G are among those who have expressed concern about the lack of attention being given to the situation on the continent.

Christopher Martin

Martin took to his Instagram late Tuesday to note with concern the lack of media attention given to the unfolding incidents in one of Africa’s most populous nations.

“I’m not Nigerian by birth but I love to say I’m of African descent every chance I get. So It’s puzzling to me that with all the technology we have available to us now this isn’t one of the most broadcasted events worldwide,” said a clearly puzzle Martin.

He went on to juxtapose the limited media attention given to the protest in Nigeria with the large volumes of articles written on similar matters that occur in the US.

“I’ve seen the police killing our black brethren in the states and it’s shown everyday on stations here in Jamaica and all across the world but the fact that this is black people murdering their own people it doesn’t seem to carry the same weight,” said Martin.

“How can the leader of this country allow its military to do this to citizens who are protesting an injustice…peacefully protesting at that and being persecuted in such a way. The world police doesn’t see it fit to intervene at this time? Ordering the military to shoot on site,” added a clearly enraged Martin.

Spragga Benz

Martin is not the only one concerned about what’s happening in Nigeria, dancehall artiste, Spragga Benz, has been, almost daily, sharing posts on his Instagram about the unfolding situation.

However, the his submissions have been blocked by Instagram, suggesting that some of the information was flagged as false.

While the Instagram disclaimers have been frustrating Spragga, he has continued trying to raise awareness about the matter.

“And dem block it again… Wha Nigeria do unoo?.. weh my people do unoo? Why I can’t post my support for my people… WHERE IS THE LIE IN THE PICTURE THAT ONLY SAY PRAY FOR NIGERIA, ” said a clearly annoyed Spragga Benz.

“@instagram are you in support of the genocide in Nigeria and the Congo. Why stop us from bringing awareness.. what is your real agenda and purpose,” added Spragga Benz who seems to suggest that the platform had been purposefully supressing vital information.

Jada Kingdom

Jada Kingdom, like Spragga Benz, also shared a similar post though she did not get the same resistance from Instagram as the veteran artiste who recently released his ninth studio album.

Kingdom shared a photo of the Nigerian flag with the words “End Sars Now,” appearing to have been written in blood on the national symbol.

“Nigeria deserves better,” said Kingdom who included a broken heart emoji in her caption.

“Why must my people bleeed? Why are my brothers and sisters being killed? They come in peace, praying for Nigeria, she added.

Stylo G

Similarly, United Kingdom-based Jamaican entertainer Stylo G shared an image noting that he was praying for the African nation.

“Prayers up for my brothers ✊🏾 Nigeria, ” he said.

Stylo G’s post was shared by the always socially conscious Bounty Killer, whose post received attention from other artistes in the space like Spice who used the hashtag #endsars in reacting to the post.

At least 25 people have been injured in the conflict in Nigeria, with a 24-hour curfew having been imposed on the city to ease the tension.