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MI Abaga hailed for launching #IAmIgboToo campaign in solidarity with Igbos
Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga popularly known as MI, recently declared his support for people from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria known as ‘Igbos’.
The ace artiste on Wednesday took to Twitter to stand in solidarity with Igbos, calling on other Nigerians to do the same as he launched the #IAmIgboToo campaign.
His move came shortly after Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, sent a warning that was perceived as a threat to the Igbos who had commemorated their counterparts that died during the Nigerian Civil War of 1967-1970.
The President, in a now-deleted tweet, had written; “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.”
Reacting to the tweet, MI posted a video with the caption, “The narrative that ‘Nigeria hates Igbo people’ is an outdated context that will leave with the old and bitter generation. Today let us stand with our Igbo family and say #IAmIgboToo.”
In the video, he said, “I can’t imagine being an Igbo citizen and seeing those tweets yesterday. I can’t imagine how it would have made them feel.
“So, I thought it could be beautiful today if we rally round organically on Twitter. Just post videos and messages on our timeline to tell our Igbo brothers and sisters that we are one and that we are Igbo too.”
The narrative that "Nigeria hates Igbo people" is an outdated context that will leave with the old and bitter generation
Today let us stand with our Igbo family and say #IAmIgboToo #Ozoemena ♥️🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/B0xGAjnfMG
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) June 2, 2021
He has been hailed on social media by Nigerians of both the Igbo tribe and other ethnicities.
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Fans and celebrities like Don Jazzy, DJ Switch joined the trend while appreciating MI him for launching the #IAmIgboToo campaign at a time when it is needed
GOD bless you bro. #IamIgboToo ❤️ https://t.co/jF95yJuFlQ
— ITS DON JAZZY AGAIN 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) June 2, 2021
I chose my GOAT well.
I’m proudly IGBO!
I’m proudly an MI Stan. #IamIgboToo https://t.co/qo5n0SLMUj— Jay Hitz (@iamjayhitz) June 2, 2021
Fiercely and Proudly Igbo!!! 🔒#IamIgboToo #loveoverhate#proudnigerian pic.twitter.com/yRjNHXF9xU
— Dj Switch (@dj_switchaholic) June 2, 2021
Thank you @MI_Abaga @AishaYesufu @SavvyRinu @ShadrackAsamota and many other Nigerians standing in solidarity for the Igbo #IamIgboToo
Personally, I'm encourage, being an Igbo is very difficult in Nigeria.
But unity among us the youth will determine tomorrow
— Speakout (@Onyekachi_20) June 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/JustinOfEnugu/status/1400029503712333826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1400029503712333826%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-38523881242146024039.ampproject.net%2F2105210438003%2Fframe.html
Thank you Twitter @jack
Thank you @MI_Abaga
Thank you everyone, for lending your voice (60k+).
A threat to Igbos is a threat to all of us.#IamIgboToo 💯 pic.twitter.com/SO0uEXM2fs— Dr. Charles Odogwu (@DrCharlesOdogwu) June 2, 2021
