South African rapper Saudi has spoken out towards xenophobia in a strong message to his fellow South Africans.
The rapper took to social media to specific his views on the significance of unity and solidarity throughout the African continent.
In his publish, Saudi passionately declared, “Xenophobia Should Fall. Let’s Love, Defend and Respect our Mzansi. However Let’s Not be Africans ONLY once we’re in exile. Africa We’re One.”
His phrases come as a robust name for an finish to xenophobic attitudes and actions, urging South Africans to embrace their African brothers and sisters, no matter nationality.
Saudi’s message comes throughout the heated change higher South Africans and Nigerians which has been ongoing for over a month as a result of former Miss SA finalist, Chidinma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina.
Nonetheless, the rapper’s tweet didn’t sit nicely with a majority of his followers.
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As an influential determine in South African hip-hop, Saudi’s message is a reminder of the ability of music and public figures to encourage change and foster a way of group. By calling for an finish to xenophobia and selling unity, Saudi is urging everybody to acknowledge the shared humanity and interconnectedness that binds all Africans collectively.