Skepta urges global support against injustice in Nigeria

British-Nigerian rapper Skepta has issued a powerful appeal for global support to combat what he describes as persistent injustice in Nigeria. In a widely shared video message, the artist urged the international community to speak out for the country, drawing parallels to Nigeria's own vocal stance on global humanitarian crises.

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I just had a memory on my phone, when we were at the EndSars protest on ground and it just got me thinking man, I was like it still feels like, it’s just so much injustice still in Nigeria.

Skepta recalled his presence during the End SARS protests, stating that a recent phone memory brought back the intensity of those demonstrations and the underlying concerns. "I just had a memory on my phone, when we were at the EndSars protest on ground and it just got me thinking man, I was like it still feels like, it’s just so much injustice still in Nigeria," he said. The rapper affirmed his commitment to speaking against injustice through his music, shows, and public messaging whenever possible.

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Whenever I can, whether it’s at my shows, verbally, imagery, whatever I can do, we’re going to speak up for injustice at all times.

Highlighting Nigeria's engagement with international issues, Skepta noted how Nigerians actively voice concerns about conflicts in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran, and Cuba. He appealed for similar solidarity to be directed towards Nigeria. "Nigerians, we’re like that as people, whether that’s Congo, Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Cuba, we’re going to speak up, but please help us Nigerians, we need help too, we need people to speak up for us as well," he urged.

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Nigerians, we’re like that as people, whether that’s Congo, Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Cuba, we’re going to speak up, but please help us Nigerians, we need help too, we need people to speak up for us as well.

While the video did not appear on Skepta's official social media accounts, it was reposted by various entertainment platforms. Skepta, born Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr., maintains strong ties to his Nigerian heritage, frequently incorporating it into his work. His latest remarks come at a time of renewed national discussion in Nigeria regarding governance, accountability, and economic hardship.

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There’s so much injustice in Nigeria, we could go on for all day. This is my message to the people that please, I know that we’re resilient and we make everything look good, but we need help too, so please help us, help Nigeria speak up.