Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced the postponement of her much-anticipated release of her music video for “Burning” in a show in show respect for the ongoing nationwide hunger protests.
The artist shared the news on her X account on Thursday, stating, “Out of respect for the ongoing protest at home
, I have decided to postpone the release of the Burning music video. Praying for the safety of those outside at this time. May the voice of the people be heard
.”
LEADERSHIP reports that the protests, branded ’10 Days of Rage,’ commenced on August 1 and have garnered significant participation from citizens across various cities. However, the demonstrations have faced disruptions, including incidents of hijacking by hoodlums in states such as Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Yobe. In response, Borno and Kano States have imposed a 24-hour curfew to curb unrest.
In Benue State, the protests have been met with heavy security presence, resulting in a general avoidance by the residents. Tragically, one death has been reported in Niger State amid the turmoil.
