Simi Shows Support For Anti-Tax Protests In Kenya

Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi has added her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike rallies in Kenya.

Recall that Kenyan teenagers are rallying against tax increases in huge demonstrations dubbed 'RejectFinanceBill2024.'

According to Amnesty Kenya, five people were killed and many injured as police clashed with demonstrators who stormed Nairobi's parliament building on Tuesday.

Simi responded via her X handle, expressing her solidarity with the demonstrators.

She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”

The singer wrote, “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. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”

In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.

“African leaders – haven’t you done enough?

“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”