Tuface Cancels Anti-Govt Protest

Popular Nigerian hip-hop artiste, Innocent Idibia (Tuface) has finally succumbed to threat as he canceled the much-publicised February 6 anti-government protest.

Idibia cited “security challenges” security challenges as reason for the cancellation in his Instagram post and a short video via his official handle @official2baba yesterday-Saturday.

The protest was scheduled to hold in Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country.

Idibia said: “Dear Nigerians, due to security concerns and public safety consideration, I hereby announce the cancellation of the march.”

The planned protest gained traction with several public figures and civil society groups pledging to be part of it on Monday.

Tuface called for nationwide protest against Nigeria’s worsening economic crisis that has seen costs of goods and services skyrocket, with many families struggling to survive.