There has been fierce outrage in the Nigerian Entertainment industry over the killings of Tina, a 16-year-old girl, and Vera Omozuwa, a 22-year-old student, who died after she was raped in a church.
On May 27, Tina was pronounced dead at a hospital after she was hit by a stray bullet when a police officer fired shots in a bid to apprehend a bus driver at Iyana-Oworo area of Lagos state.
Simultaneously, Uwa Omozuwa a 100-level microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), was attacked, raped and her head bashed with a fire extinguisher while reading in a church in Benin, Edo State. She later succumbed to the injuries sustained.
Both killings have sent shockwaves around the country with Nigerians demanding justice on social media using the hashtags #JusticeForTina and #JusticeForUwa.
Meanwhile, both killings have not gone unnoticed by some of the biggest stars in Nigeria, who have taken to social media to take a stand against rape, murder and killings by security operatives.
Here is what some celebrities had to say:
Genevieve Nnaji
One of the most powerful voices in Nollywood took to social media to demand justice for Tina and Uwa. Nnaji called out men for abusing their power. According to her, women have lived in constant fear of men for a very long time.
Rita Dominic
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic also shared an image of Uwa and Tina on her Instagram, demanding justice using the hashtags #JusticeForTina and #JusticeForUwa.
Mercy Johnson-Okojie
Mercy Johnson urged Nigerians to come together to put an end to the endless killings in the country.
Nse Ikpe Etim
Nse lend her voice to the multitude of emotions being felt by many over the killing of Uwa which has dashed her hope of becoming a nurse.
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage Expressed her frustration over the incessant murder killings of innocent Nigerians by security operatives, raping of young ladies and the high rate of unemployment.
Falz
On his part, Falz said it is time Nigerians took the bull by the horn beyond online protests to prevent cases like this from occurring in the future.
Djinee
Singer and songwriter Djinee spoke of being fed up of the violence against women in the country. He said his friend was gang raped years ago and was infected with HIV.
Adekunle Gold
According to Adekunle Gold, the girls’ deaths were indicative of the dawn of “a senseless generation” enabled by the society and failure of governance.