Rapper and winner of BBNaija ‘Lockdown’ season 5, Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe has lend his voice as he shared a rap video of himself condemning SARS brutality on Nigerian youths.
Taking to his verified Instagram account (@itslaycon), the reality TV star shared a video with this caption:
“It’s painful that we have been singing the same song for years on police brutality yet no change is being recorded. I’m pained that lives are still being lost at the hands of those who should protect us. Am I next? #EndSARSBrutality”
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Positive reactions however trailed Laycon’s way of contributing to the trending discussion on Twitter about police brutality as some emphasised that Laycon is passionate about correcting societal ills through music despite being a son of a policeman.
Read some reactions:
Powerful words.When Laycon said. “I want to use my music to enrich lives and help others.The purpose of achieving greatness is to use that greatness to lift others up.He wasn’t kidding.Man is so passionate about correcting societal ills.Well done Laycon.Laycon fought against SARS brutality even as a son of a Policeman.@bbnanalyst
To be honest, I didn’t really like Laycon but this has changed everything. I love Laycon.@nengi geng
Good to see it that @itslaycon lend his voice on SARS brutality just like the rest of us.The End SARS struggle is about our freedom, our place in the society and right to fear free movement.There must be an end to wickedness, brutality and oppression. It starts now.@the2muchakanni
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My kind thank you for this.May your wisdom never go down.@action_Ben
Lyrist on the roll.Drop a rap album and we stream it a Billion time.#EndSars@lekucciglobal
When we picked you to be our winner we never knew we gained a voice for the street too.Thank you Laycon.@Lolade_anike_
