Cardi B has shown interest in the ongoing EndSARS protests after Nigerians drew her attention to the happenings in the nation.
According to Cardi B, she doesn’t fully understand what the matter is but will appreciate it if she could be furnished with more information.
A Twitter user and one of the Pro EndSARS Protesters, Asiwaju Lerry tweeted at Cardi B:
Madam @iamcardib, trump is not your only problem. Your beloved Nigeria is currently in a state of pandemonium.
We are not safe!! If you’ve ever loved this country, please help use your platform to create more awareness for us.
Enough is enough! #EndSarsProtests #EndSARSNow!!
Cardi B replied saying:
What’s going ? Can you give me a summary so I can research later ….you know I love Nigeria Flag of Nigeria.
Nigerians are showing their appreciation that the American rapper could even show interest in the happenings in Nigeria.
Cardi B responded to #EndSARS faster than our government. SHAME ON YOU OLD MAN!!! @MBuhari #EndPoliceBrutalitynow https://t.co/IIGJWK32d2
— Omo Kiikan ???????? (@OmoKiikan) October 9, 2020
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Cardi B responding before the government is enough insight that our leaders only care about us when it's time for election.
I hope we won't forget to pay them with this energy come 2023#EndSARS
— O.V.A.tion's™ (@Dre_Ova) October 9, 2020
In other news, Nigerian-born American actor, John Boyega also lends his voice to the ongoing protests:
The youth in Nigeria deserve good leadership and guidance. This situation is tied to many other issues. Please lend your attention to this pressing problem! #EndSARSImmediately #EndSarsProtests #EndSARS #EndSARSProtest
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
We can’t simply enjoy Banana island every December without noticing the concrete wall placed between Nigerians and their potential. The limitations become unbearable for them and this needs serious attention. #EndSARSProtest
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
Three years ago Nigeria’s police chief re-organised SARS after public condemnation about the violence that came with their operations. That change has done nothing for Nigerians and today many are still in danger. #EndSarsProtests
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) October 9, 2020
#EndSARS is currently the number trending topic worldwide gathering over 1.60 million tweets as at when filing this report.
The hashtag #ENDSARS has been trending at no.1 worldwide today, as protestors continue to demand a notorious police unit in Nigeria, is disbanded. https://t.co/p8K9qb57ZS#BBCAfricaLive pic.twitter.com/GzHNGHYZjJ
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 9, 2020