Anywhere you are in the world, if you are a black individual, you are no doubt bewildered, infuriated or depressed by the headlines on the news of late. It’s been nothing but social injustice, with black people getting the short end of the stick. While racial oppression is no new occurrence, the publicity surrounding it lately is reminding people of a fundamental problem we have been slow to tackle.

For the past two months on social media, clarity has been the theme. From the racially motivated murder of Ahmaud Aubrey by two white men to the police brutality that led to the death of George Floyd, and here in Nigeria, the rape and murder of a young Uwa who went to a church to read, amongst many other gory incidents, have all provided clarity as to who or what the enemy is.

The evil of supremacist ideas is being exposed at a rapid rate and people are responding accordingly. From protests to riots, to vandalism, civil unrest all over the world is forcing leaders to react, and reforms to be put in place. Despite these actions, today, the black community felt another devastating sting. A young lady has been found dead, and while details surrounding her death are yet to be concluded, people on social media believe they have a clue.

Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau
Rest in Power Angel ? #JusticeForToyin after tweeting about her sexual assault she went missing for several days and her body was recently found. She was only 19. pic.twitter.com/4uAlVsAVHK

— Shari ✨ (@shariauna_) June 15, 2020

A 19-year old American-based Nigerian activist, Oluwatoyin Salau, was found dead after days of being declared missing. She was last seen on the 6th of June after tweeting about a man who offered her a ride to church and molested her. This has led people to believe that her death may be tied to the aforementioned altercation.

Her name was Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau.

She was just 19.

She kept tweeting information about the man who assaulted her.

She was ignored.
She pleaded for help.
She prayed.

She went missing.
And now she’s gone.@TallyPD failed her. #JusticeforToyin #RestInPower pic.twitter.com/e6uaXNc6Y5

— Gaby Kitner (@del_kitner) June 15, 2020

LISTEN TO HER!!
she was 19.
her name was Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau.
she spoke about her rapist, went missing shortly after then was found dead
SAY HER NAME!!!!!#JusticeForToyin pic.twitter.com/EBUAVrHIxj

— ?????????⁷ᵇˡᵐ (@GUCCIXWALLS) June 15, 2020

 

Toyin did not only advocate for black lives, she also advocated for the lives of LGBTQ, as the injustice being met to the black community also spilled into the LGBTQ community. People on Twitter, Nigerians and Americans alike, are demanding justice for the young activist as they mourn her death.

I am sorry that your life and death were made political by a system. You deserve safety, protection, and a carefree world. Praying your light finds peace on your journey home. I wish you could have stayed here longer. #JusticeforToyin pic.twitter.com/8ah4BzFov4

— Jeanét Sais Quoi ?? (@jmontriss) June 15, 2020

rest in power toyin. i’m so sorry this happened to you. you deserved so, so much more. your words were incredibly powerful and moving, i’m grateful to have marched with you. #JusticeforToyin pic.twitter.com/XNRPmr6OHL

— rae jenkins (@theraejenkins) June 15, 2020

RIP Toyin. You did not deserve to go like this!!! #JusticeforToyin pic.twitter.com/xY12V5qfHp

— ?HENNESSY? (@ohh_hey_genesis) June 15, 2020