Fish Out, Prosecute Killers Of Popular Musician, AKA, Other Deceased Artistes – International Music Group, AFRIMA Tells South African Government | Sahara Reporters

Fish Out, Prosecute Killers Of Popular Musician, AKA, Other Deceased Artistes – International Music Group, AFRIMA Tells South African GovernmentThe International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards has implored governments of African countries to arrest the growing cases of violent deaths against music icons on the continent.

AKA and his friend were walking to their car when they were approached by two armed men who shot them at close range. The assailants then fled the scene on foot.President and Executive Producer, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, in a statement, said the governments of African nations must make deliberate efforts to prevent violent attacks against music talents, averring that the disturbing trend could potentially erode the gains recorded in the creative industry over the years if not checked.

He said the senseless killing of the musician utterly hurt African creative space, insisting that the South African authorities must arrest and prosecute everyone involved in the dastardly act. "Our ideals include using the platform of AFRIMA to promote the strength of Africa and tell a positive story of the continent and we believe we can tackle poverty, inequality, unemployment, climate change and other challenges bedeviling our dear continent through music but the lives of creative talents should be protected to fully realise these lofty dreams," he said.

"Undoubtedly, the African music landscape is diminished by his untimely death; but it is now the responsibility of South African authorities to ensure that justice prevails. We understand that some arrests have been made, but the process of bringing everyone connected to his death to book must be swift because justice delayed is justice denied," he said.

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