11th July, 2014
Funsho Arogundade
Worried over the rising incidents of rape, particularly child sexual abuse, in Nigeria, Solidstar, Afro-pop music star, has joined the fight to stop the scourge by launching his ‘Solidstar Rape Campaign’ with particular interest in schools.
While condemning the high rape cases in Nigeria, Solidstar revealed he wants to join celebrities who use their power and status to fight for people’s cause and rights.
“I want to use my fame and fortune to put the needs of others before mine and right the wrongs of our society, especially the rising trend of rape,” Solidstar said.
In partnership with his music label, Achievas Music, the Solidstar Rape Campaign has already put things in place to start visiting both private and government-owned schools all over Nigeria with a view to creating awareness on rape and distributing free books on rape to students.
Notable among the books Solidstar will freely distribute to schools is the highly publicised guidebook on Rape, ‘Breaking the Silence’ authored by Esther Ijewere-Kalejaye.