End SARS: Kanye West Joins Protest, Condemns Police Brutality

Kanye West spoke out against police brutality in Nigeria in light of the #EndSARS protest sweeping across the nation.

End SARS: Kanye West Joins Protest, Condemns Police Brutality
Kanye West

American Rapper and United States Presidential candidate, Kanye West, has added his voice to End SARS calls.

Kanye declared his position on Monday night via Twitter.

The fashion mogul urged authorities to listen to the people.

“I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the people’s cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria," he tweeted.

The campaign against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has attracted global sympathies.

Organisations including Black Lives Matter and several international celebrities have shown solidarity with Nigerians.

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The Police have announced the scrapping of the unit but protesters insist their demands have not been met.

They want a thorough investigation and prosecution of all officers found culpable of murders and assaults.

Ongoing protests have left at least 6 people dead, scores wounded and some in critical condition.

Earlier on Monday, American singer Trey Songz blasted Buhari and questioned the rationale behind the decision to redeploy members of the SARS squad when the government announced that the group has been dissolved.

On Sunday, Drake shared an #EndSARS post from Grace Ladoja, the Nigerian-British talent manager and socialist who is best known for being Skepta’s manager. “Pls check this post from my family for the info @graceladoja,” Drake captioned the post along with a Nigerian flag emoji.

Other international celebrities that have also reacted or spoken out in support of the #EndSARS protest include Cardi B, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Trey Songz, Big Sean, John Boyega, Chance The Rapper amongst others.