Johnny sensation, Yemi Alade has been condemned over a music video in which she validates the rule of Togo President Faure Gnassingbe. In the heat of public outcry against Gnassingbe, Farida Nabourema, a renowned Togolese activist, had accused Alade of backing up political subjugation in the country.
“They are embellishing the image of a brutal dictator just for a couple of thousands of dollars,” Nabourema said.
The opposition parties in Togo numbering 14, planned a two-day anti-government protests aimed at getting the president to step down.
To validate her denigration of Alade, the activist on shared on Twitter a music video promoting Gnassingbe ‘s rule which was performed by Alade.
“You be number one, You are the best. Igwe, Oga at the top. The children smiling oh. Everybody is happy oh… all because of Faure,” Alade declares in the contentious song.
Nabourema puts it this way:” #Yemilade come collect your friend @FEGnassingbe you so praise. We don’t want this dictator in #Togo. Make him your #1.”
Speaking on behalf of Alade, her manager , Taiye Aliu, said:“It was like a normal show you go for in the country. It was a festival they normally do. It wasn’t a political thing at all. Yemi Alade just went there to perform.”
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