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| Meta Deletes Facebook Account of Popular APC Singer Rarara After Nigerians Report New Song Praising Tinubu |
On Saturday, Meta deleted the Facebook account of Dauda Kahutu Rarara, a well-known northern All Progressive Congress (APC) praise singer with over 1 million followers.
The account was taken down after Nigerians, including many of his followers, reported him en masse for posting a song that praised President Bola Tinubu. This action has led to further mobilization efforts by northerners to ensure all his social media pages are removed.
The controversial song praised Tinubu for making Nigeria great and addressing issues like hunger and insecurity. Rarara claimed, "Northerners have said goodbye to hunger, insecurity, and poverty," attributing these changes to Tinubu’s leadership. However, this message was not well received amid the current economic hardship.
The song's release coincides with planned nationwide protests set to begin on August 1 in response to rising food prices and economic difficulties. Food prices have surged by over 100 percent, heightening public frustration. Many view Rarara's praise for Tinubu as out of touch with the reality faced by ordinary Nigerians.
Adding to the controversy, Rarara's mother was recently kidnapped by bandits in Katsina and later freed after several days in captivity. This incident contradicts his song's claim that northerners are now free from insecurity, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
