The last two weeks as eventful as they’ve been, saw young Nigerians coming out in the thousands to fight against the injustice of impudent police officers and the social inequality the nation has for so long endured.
While some supporters of the movement came out on the streets to protest, other supporters used whatever means within their capacity to show their solidarity. For them, it was their funds, their consultancy, their non-financial donations, including blood to help transfuse to protesters in need, their platform to help get messages across, and their talents to help portray the struggle in an artistic light.
During this period a number of Nigerian creatives have stepped up, using their craft to paint a vivid picture of the #EndSARS protest. For Emmanuel Okpala, known on the streets of Twitter as @tochukwu_okpala, he used his skills in motion graphics and content creation to deliver a beautiful short film or documentary if you will about the #EndSARS movement.
This film was able to capture the emotions of the protesters and put into context the rationale behind their actions. Using aerial shots, and a song from Falz that perfectly depicts the injustice being fought against, Emmanuel was able to relay how devoted the youths were to the cause. In the video are also a number of influencers who gave their take on the #EndSARS protest.
Lekki turned up and we made a movie ? #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria pic.twitter.com/EgBOD1JLfL
— Emmanuel Okpala (@tochukwu_okpala) October 16, 2020
Another young creative using his art to tell the story of the #EndSARS movement is Alabi Mayowa, known on Twitter as @Shutabug.
His art illustrations have some social and political innuendos that make you think twice about what you are truly looking at.
Moses start waka.
Joshua finish waka.
Promise land na the focus.
Amen somebody?#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/qzdwuMgI6r— 'Buggin. (@Shutabug) October 18, 2020
Some of his art pieces are also quite emotional, as they use bright colours to paint a dark truth.
For Chijoke. For Jimoh #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/4ugurJJgwu
— 'Buggin. (@Shutabug) October 18, 2020
#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/kmVNLBfZBg
— 'Buggin. (@Shutabug) October 18, 2020
Art was also on outlet for this Twitter user @Aderinsola_O who was the best friend to Oke, the young who was reportedly gunned down by a stray bullet during
— Atarah, the Figmama. (@Aderinsola_O) October 22, 2020
Also, @IamRouvafe took the picture of the #EndSARS cake that went viral.
End SARS Cake is live at Lekki Toll Gate Protest. Nigerian youths are not lazy oo #EndSWAT #AlausaProtest #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria pic.twitter.com/LPSUNnuVsI
— ROUVAFE #EndSARSNOW (@IamRouvafe) October 15, 2020
Next, we have popular filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan who of course put his pain and frustration into a well thought out short film.
The movie follows an inspector general of police who has to deal with the police misconducts under his ranks. He is a morally upright fellow and looks to establish the basic humane principles law enforcement agents are supposed to adhere to.
And finally, popular singer/ songwriter and actress Simisola Kosoko hinted at creating a new record, inspired by the pain she felt from watching the horrid #LekkiMasscre.
We can't lose hope. I felt so broken, but as with any fight, It's okay to stop and breathe. I needed that and so I switched off my phone, gave my baby to my mum and went to record. Do whatever u need. WE CAN'T GIVE UP! We already knew it's a long game. Keep ur head up! #EndSars
— Simi (@SympLySimi) October 22, 2020
For Chinedu Okafor, its all about making an impact with words, creating a profound impression on the audience with the intended narrative.
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