Burna Boy has given reasons why he was silent when the #EndSARS protest started last week, IgbereTV reports.
Nigerians took to Twitter last week to blast the singer for being ”silent” on the protest.
In a series of tweets posted this evening, the singer said he was dealing with a personal family problem when the protests began. According to him, his mum had surgery last week and he had to focus his attention on her health.
He wrote:
“I was Dealing with a Personal Family issue at the Beginning of these Protests . My mum Had Serious Surgery last week! We were all invested in making sure she recovers! i am not about that “put it all out on social media” life.We decided the focus must solely be on this protest.”
https://twitter.com/burnaboy/status/1315665067829006337?s=19
“In life before you reach conclusions it’s always good to check as you don’t know what people are going through . Play whatever song you like at these Protests but Let’s just keep fighting Together. Follow@protectng2020 we are here to help#sarsmustend #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria”
https://twitter.com/burnaboy/status/1315665395664252931?s=19
“Everyone that needs data to stay online please reach out to @protectng2020 we’re trying to get more info on arrested protesters #SARSMUSTEND”
https://twitter.com/burnaboy/status/1315665564287803393?s=19
