Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling on Africans to unite and speak out against violence targeting foreign nationals across the continent.
Kanayo made the remarks on Saturday night in Lagos while receiving the Industry Merit Award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA. He said Africans should not be forced to flee from one African country to another because of violence and intimidation.
The comments come amid fresh attacks in South Africa following the country’s Freedom Day celebrations. Reports say at least two Nigerians and four Ethiopians were killed, while shops owned by migrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town were looted and set on fire. Videos shared on social media also showed foreign nationals being harassed.
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Nigeria has since summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner and announced plans to support citizens wishing to return home. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the violence, as security agencies intensify operations in affected areas.
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