Nigerian singer Simi has joined her voice to the ongoing protests in Kenya against the proposed tax hike. The protests, tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024’, have seen Kenyan youths take to the streets to demonstrate against the government’s plan to increase taxes.
Simi took to her social media handle to declare her support for the protesters, saying “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength.” She also expressed her frustration with African leaders, saying “African leaders – haven’t you done enough?” and “I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans.”
The protests in Kenya have turned violent, with reports of police clashes with protesters resulting in five deaths and dozens of injuries. Despite this, the protesters remain resolute in their demand for the government to reject the proposed tax hike. Simi’s support for the protesters is a testament to the power of solidarity and the importance of speaking out against injustice.
