Rapper Yung 6ix Speaks Out Against Niger Delta Militancy

Rappers are often accused of being negative influences on their society but Yung 6ix is using his platform to speak out against things that have gone wrong.

The rapper took to his Instagram to join other prominent Niger Deltans to denounce the destruction being caused by militant groups such as the Niger Delta Avengers in the region.

Stop the Bombing Please we are destroying our lands and resources ?? and restricting development in the process

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The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has become notorious for the vandalization of major oil installations to drive home their demands. Their actions have caused the government and companies operating in the region several millions of dollars within a short period of time..

Yung6ix was born and bred in Warri, Delta. He rose to prominence in 2011, with the cover of Ice Prince’s ‘Oleku’. In 2012, Yung6ix was nominated for the prestigious ‘Lyricist On The Roll’ award at the Headies, but he lost out to Vector.