Xenophobia: ‘You Are Fighting Wrong War’ – Wizkid Breaks Silence On Killings Of Nigerians In South Africa
Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid has joined Nigerians to condemn
the ongoing Xenophobic attacks
on several Nigerians and other
Africans in South Africa.
There’s been a report about viral
videos on Monday that showed
widespread attacks on Nigerians
and their businesses in South
Africa.
The new wave of attacks saw
the killing of Nigerians and
burning of shops and businesses
owned by Africans.
The President of the Nigeria
Union South Africa (NUSA), Adetola Olubajo who confirmed the developement to NAN said on
Monday that the attacks began
on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg when a building was set ablaze by an angry mob.
The attacks and killings have
since stirred reactions from well-meaning Nigerians calling on
government to take drastic
measures against the South
African government.
Wizkid, reacting, expressed
sadness over the videos showing
Nigerians been killed.
He urged Africans to treat each
other as one, adding that, ‘ We
are all humans before anything
else.’ -
”Disheartening to watch these
videos from my home! You’re
fighting the wrong war , fighting
the wrong people.
“How do we walk around hating
each other? Africa is one! We’re all the same people! Please don’t
lose yourself!
#SayNoToXenophobia. One Love
“Please educate yourselves,
educate the kids , educate the
youth!
“We’re all humans before
anything else! “Humans” and
most importantly “Africans”!