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Ghanaian rapper, singer, and songwriter Rashid Abdul Mugeez, known professionally as Mugeez of R2Bees, has spoken out against South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic tensions in the country. His comments come in the wake of fresh anti-immigration demonstrations and warnings from some groups ordering foreign nationals to leave South Africa by June 30 or face possible action.
The unrest has sparked concern across Africa, with reports of attacks on foreign-owned businesses and several countries, including Ghana, reportedly making arrangements to evacuate their citizens. Taking to social media on Wednesday, June 17, the musician argued that South Africa should not forget the support it received from other African nations during its fight against apartheid. Mugeez wrote:
Maybe we start by making South Africa pay for the support and money the African states gave it during its fight for freedom and help in their apartheid
He expressed disappointment over what he described as growing hostility towards fellow Africans living and working in South Africa, stressing that the continent’s shared history should instead foster unity. According to him, African countries played a key role in supporting South Africa’s liberation struggle and should not now be treated as outsiders. Mugeez added:
Africa needs unity to fight external forces, not kill and slaughter one another under the pretext of ‘you are taking our jobs
He further noted that the current situation contradicts the ideals of solidarity championed during Africa’s liberation movements.
Concluding his remarks, he stated: “This is not the Africa we all stand for and fought for.”
