American
based star songstress, Jemiriye was invited as a special guest artist
to perform with an ensemble of musicians from all over the United States
earlier in the week. Jemiriye who is believed to be the only African to
get the honour use her platform to heavily criticise the ongoing Libya
Slave Trade.
"We should stand together with our African
American family, especially with what is happening in Libya; this modern
day slave trade. I want to use my voice and music as a voice for the
voiceless in the society.I believe as an artist I need not to only worry
about my pocket, but to also reflect time and happenings around me.
These are the moments I live for.I'm sick to my soul seeing what is
happening in Libya, and I hope the government is ready to rehabilitate
and help the victims adjust properly to the community norms, having gone
through such traumatic experiences.It's a continuous movement, we can't
stop. Our African American brothers and sisters have been there,
they're still trying day and night to seek justice and equality for all
races. We must stand together peacefully to ensure peace in Africa and
peace in the world", Jemiriye spoke amidst a great round of applause.
Some
of Jemiriye's friends and fans from Atlanta also came to show her love,
including her very good friend the former Mayor of Tuskegee, Omar Neal
who traveled down to see her perform.
The event, The
Montgomery Bus Boycott 62nd Anniversary, is about the black people's
right to seat in the bus, the revolution which became a reality 62years
ago, when Rosa Parks revolted against it. The Rosa Parks' movement
happened right in Montgomery, Alabama, and that's where the event took
place. See the photos and video below...
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