Some days ago, one of Nigeria’s upcoming Hip-hop artistes, Nairamarley, stirred up some controversies after he aired his support for “yahoo” boys through his Instagram page.
In the post, Naiaramarley wrote, “If you know about slavery, you go know say Yahoo no be crime.”
Many saw it as a move that could get him on the investigation radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, while others felt he spoke the mind of a typical cyber criminal in the country.
Now, Ruggedman, who has been vocal in the #EdnSARS movement, has weighed in on the consequences of his posts.
Ruggedman called him out directly, warning him to not mislead younger Nigerians who could act on whatever he preaches.
He admitted that although he has friends who are into it, yet, he would not judge then.
He then stated that however, those who are involved should be ready to face the law when they are caught.
He wrote:
@nairamarley My brother, I love your music and all but you need to get one thing clear and do not mislead people. Especially kids on social media. You can do Yahoo all you want, but do not disrespect the part of the black race that were sold into slavery by trying to use it to justify cyber crime. The people who bought slaves died ages ago. If you want to fight that, then start a cause/movement against the British and America. Who ever owned slaves, but stealing the hard earned money of other people isnt about slavery.
You say the Nigerian leaders are looting trillions outta this country, why arent you hacking their accounts and giving back to the people Robin Hood style? I swear I go hail you for that one. But bro respect the black race and dont try to use it to justify cyber crime. E no follow. If it wasnt a crime popo wont be busting boys for it.
Thousands of qualified Nigerians cant get jobs outside Nigeria because of “yahoo”. Their families are suffering.
Young Nigerians are suspect everywhere they go because of “yahoo”. If you want to do it, enjoy. Nobody is stopping you.
But remember that if you do the crime, if you are caught you do the time.
I got friends that are into it, I dont judge.
I got friends who are in jail as we speak for doing it, I dont judge.
All man dey hustle. God bless all our hustles and let’s hold our leaders accountable.
#NigeriaMustBeGreatAgain#NigeriaisForUsAllNotForAParticularTribeOrGroup
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