Africa News of Monday, 22 February 2021

Source: mynigeria.com

Nigerian comedian flaunts #EndSars shirt at 2021 Headies

Nigerian Comedian, Bovi Nigerian Comedian, Bovi

Four months after the EndSars protest organized by the Nigerian youths, which allegedly witnessed the death of many at LekkiTollGate, a popular comedian, Bovi Ugboma, aka Bovi, Sunday appeared at The Headies 2021 with a blood-stained #EndSARS outfit.

The 14th edition of the Headies awards was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The live event, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, featured nominees with an electrifying performance.

Passing a silent message against police brutality, killings, maiming, extortion, Bovi rocked the shirt stained with blood.

The shirt which has Green, White, Green as its colour symbolizes the Nigerian flag.

At the night when #EndSars protesters were allegedly shot, Nigerian youths flaunted a flag allegedly stained with blood.

Bovi’s action at the 2021 Headies was absolutely to pass a message of what allegedly happened that night.