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 to newsmen.
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 supported Marley, staying
that Yahoo boys were 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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