The defence and glorification of internet fraudsters by Nigerian Afro music star Naira Marley has generated high praise, and outrage from the Nigerian Twitter community.
Marley had said in an Instagram post that internet scam shouldn’t be seen as a crime but a “payback to years of slavery in Africa’’.
However, some Nigerians, including celebrities, condemned Marley saying there is no justification for internet fraud. Others, including the DMW Boss Davido, rose to defence of Marley.
SEE REACTIONS BELOW
Naira Marley said Yahoo is what sustains the Nigerian economy.
RT if you don't support him
Like if you support him pic.twitter.com/mUrx3IRpjk— David Adebanjo ???????? (@iamsirdavid) April 23, 2019
I said this before and who said it again, Naira Marley and his cartel are the giran of the industry.. They lack basic sense, nobody cares even if you a fucking thief but not when you have a fucking pussy mouth
— RottweiMan ???????? ???? (@M_addict01) April 23, 2019
Its not the fault of Naira Marley actually.. Olamide should be blamed.
Olamide spear headed the music of these yahoo boys using Music to disguise to us.
— Standard Presenter ???? (@ItsOladeni) April 23, 2019
Sense is really far from this Naira Marley guy????♀️ pic.twitter.com/DPMPOZ9YrG
— Arinola (@da_rukkies) April 22, 2019
While that was ongoing, Marley also took to Instagram live to call out Simi, whom he alleged of snubbing him at an event.
Earlier Simi was among notable Nigerian celebrities that condemned the glorification of internet fraud.
SEE NAIRA MARLEY’S VIDEO HERE
Simi I don't Give a fvckAbout your Marriage I saw you and Asked you a question and you were acting up" – Naira Marley Blast Simi for snubbing him!
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.#blueprintafric #Africa #Blueprintafrictv #Entertainment #simi pic.twitter.com/vvioPwEm3Q— BlueprintAfric (@blueprintafric) April 23, 2019