The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested
Nigerian musician, Naira Marley, real name Afeez Fashola.
The fast-rising singer is currently being questioned at the EFFC
office in Lagos.
Although the reason behind his arrest is yet to be made public,
it might be in connection with his statements on social media which
glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.
The EFCC spokesperson could not be reached early on Friday, but
a top source at the agency confirmed the arrest.
Perhaps coincidentally, Naira Marley released the official video
of his hit track, ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ featuring Zlatan on
Thursday.
Naira Marley during a recent Instagram live session, urged
Nigerians to pray for internet fraudsters (Yahoo boys) saying they
are the reason money circulates to the common man.
He said: “All you guys, all the money in your pockets, all the
money you spend, you think it’s the government that is making the
money go round?”
The video has since stirred reactions from Nigerians who
described Marley as a disgrace and bad example to young
Nigerians.
However, a few Nigerians have supported Marley, saying that
Yahoo boys are the reason some Nigerians can eat and survive.
The singer is popular for his 2017 hit song titled ’It’s a
goal.’
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