The distressing situation in Cabo Delgado continues to raise concerns and outrage among Mozambican artists, who are expressing their feelings and solidarity through social media, especially Facebook. Emotional texts and messages full of emotion and concern have been shared by prominent figures in the country's music scene, such as Twenty Fingers, Case Buyakha, Bibas, Az. Khinera, among others.
Amid the violence and tragedy plaguing the region, artists are using their platforms to draw attention to the critical situation in Cabo Delgado. Case Buyakha expresses his outrage, declaring: “This isn’t right, folks! We shouldn’t be living normally, like nothing is happening.” His words reflect the urgent need for action and solidarity in the face of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the province.
Twenty Fingers also shares his sorrow, writing: “Cabo Delgado 😭 chiii it’s breaking my heart”. His message conveys the pain and sadness that many feel in the face of the violence and suffering of the inhabitants of Cabo Delgado. Bibas, in turn, appeals to the divine, writing: “Help God! 😭 We pray for peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽”. It is a cry of despair and hope for an end to the violence and for a return to peace and stability in the region.
These messages from Mozambican artists not only reflect solidarity and empathy with the victims of Cabo Delgado, but also highlight the urgent need for action and intervention to end the conflict and bring relief to the affected population. Through their influence and reach on social media, the artists are mobilizing the community to unite in support of those affected and to press for a solution to this humanitarian crisis.
While the world continues to closely follow events in Cabo Delgado, it is heartening to see Mozambican artists uniting in solidarity and action, using their voice and platform to make a difference and inspire change. May their messages of hope and solidarity bring comfort to the victims and press for an urgent and effective response to the crisis in Cabo Delgado.
