Burna Boy, an award-winning singer, has expressed his thoughts on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria.
The protests, which began on Thursday, August 1, 2024, aim to address widespread issues of bad governance.
The citizens also demand better leadership and accountability in governance.
Burna Boy, who is known for his powerful music and outspoken nature, has often been a voice for social and political change.
However, his reaction to the current protests has sparked significant attention and debate.
Fans and activists have been calling on celebrities to use their platforms to amplify the message of the protests. But a mixed response has been generated.
Also, they urge prominent figures like Burna Boy to lend their voices to the cause.
In a post on the popular social media platform X, Burna Boy revealed a deeply personal and somewhat disheartening perspective.
The Reason
He recounted his experience during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, a movement that sought to end police brutality in Nigeria.
Burna Boy’s music, which often addresses themes of injustice and resistance, was notably excluded from the protests at the time.
This exclusion had a profound impact on him.
It leads to a sense of disillusionment and emotional withdrawal from activism.
“The fight in me died on this day,” Burna Boy wrote.
He is referring to the moment when his music was rejected during the #EndSARS protests.
His Warning
His message continued with a strong warning to those calling on him to participate in the current protests
“Ogun go doggy anybody wey call my name this time around.”
This statement shows the pain and frustration Burna Boy feels about his previous experience.
It also shows the issue faced by many celebrities and public figures who engage in activism.
“The vulnerability to criticism and the personal toll it can take.”
His Trauma
For Burna Boy, the rejection during the #EndSARS protests appears to have been a significant blow.
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It leads him to a place where he feels unable to reignite the same passion for the current #EndBadGovernance movement.
