Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed why he didn’t join the #EndSARS campaign earlier and according to him, it was due to family issues.
His mother, Bose Ogulu had a major surgery, the singer revealed.
The self-acclaimed “African Giant” took to his Twitter handle to disclosed this to his followers, who have been dragging him for being silent for a while.
“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.” he tweets.
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.
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) October 12, 2020
In a fellow-up tweet Burna Boy admonished those who attack without first getting the facts. He writes: “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
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
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) October 12, 2020
Burna Boy and his mum appeare to be close buddies, and had frequently been spotted together.
We wish her speedy recovery.
Abeg they should let him be
Family comes first no matter what…