Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has come under fire from Togolese activist, Farida Nabourema, for her role in ‘supporting’ the government of the country.
In an interview with Sahara Reporters today, Nabourema alleged that Yemi is one of African celebrities who use their leverage and popularity to support political oppression. She was referring to the singer’s seeming support of Pres. Faure Gnassingbe, who took over power after the death of his father Gnassingbe Eyadema in 2005.
Since ascending to power, there have been several critics of the government of Pres. Faure, and Nabourema is one of the most vocal ones. The activist said she had once loved Yemi Alade until she heard her sing in support of “one of the most brutal dictators in Togo, because they paid her a couple of hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
She said she was so angry at the Nigerian singer, and would curse her if she ever gets to meet her. She also described the singer as someone who is “feeding on the suffering of others.” “They are embellishing the image of a brutal dictator just for a couple of thousands of dollars,” she continued.
Watch full interview below: