South African’s have once again gotten their name in the news once again over their attacks on other African Nationals claiming people from the other countries have taken all job opportunities in the country leaving them the South Africans jobless.
In the latest Xenophobic attack, South African’s have targeted mostly Nigerians, Ghanaians, and some other citizens beating and burning their workplaces and asking them to leave the country.
According to what we gathered, over five (5) people have been killed with many injured in the latest attack.
So far, we have seen gory images and videos that show what is currently happening in South Africa.
Some celebrities across the African continent have also taken to their social media handle to react to the attack by the South Africans
See some reactions below:
Wendyshayofficial: “We as blacks are mostly fighting against racism, but how on earth should we stand against each other in this same times that Africa needs solidarity? I think this is never the best of what ever we can offer to one another as Africans. We should try and stand for each other at any point in time no matter the circumstances. Let’s say no to xenophobia !!! #StopXenophobicNow”
Queenafiaschwarzenegger: “Let’s pray for Nigerians and all foreigners in South Africa
#saynotoxenophobia”
Davido: “If our country good ? Wetin we go find go southy ??? ???”
Sauti Sol: “When 2 brothers fight a foreigner inherits their land. #XenophobiaInSouthAfrica”
Burna Boy: “I have not set foot in SA since 2017. And I will NOT EVER go to South Africa again for any reason until the SOUTH AFRICAN government wakes the fuck up and really performs A miracle because I don’t know how they can even possibly fix this.”
Burna Boy: “And to my Brothers and sisters I am not encouraging any Violence or anything but please PLEASE Protect and Defend yourselves at all times, it may not seem like it but there’s always a way. Management will now take back control of Burna Boy’s Social media. God bless AFRICA ??”
Wizkid: “Disheartening to watch these videos from my home! You’re fighting the wrong war , fighting the wrong people. How do we walk around hating each other? Africa is one! We’re all the same people! Pls don’t loose yourself! #SayNoToXenophobia One Love ??”
Cassper Nyovest: “There’s so much going on. I don’t even know where to start but my country, it’s women and children are disappearing by the day. Our fellow african brothers are being killed and some people are justifying it. It’s scary, sad and it’s wrong. Something needs to happen.”
Tiwa Savage: “I refuse to watch the barbaric butchering of my people in SA. This is SICK. For this reason I will NOT be performing at the upcoming DSTV delicious Festival in Johannesburg on the 21st of September. My prayers are with all the victims and families affected by this”.
Patoranking: “2019 we still need Visa to another African Country…BLACK STUPIDITY,SLAVE MENTALITY.”Â
Sarkodie: “The Enemy is succeeding #Africa”
Yvonne Nelson: “South africa!!!!! The world is watching….why are you so bitter?? Why do this to your own brothers?? SHAME!!”
Lydia Forson: “Some of you pipo screaming #SayNoToXenophobia were acting a fool online only a few ago!
You were beating people with your words online and calling for them to be sent packing.
Or you think you’re special because you didn’t burn people alive? ?”
