American star actor and movie producer, Tyler Perry, has joined the End SARS campaign in Nigeria.
The billionaire expressed disgust about the situation in Nigeria. He noted that Africa’s most populous country should be one of the greatest countries on earth. Perry tweeted his reaction to ongoing nationwide protests on Saturday.
Tyler Perry at arrivals for SELMA Premiere, Ziegfeld Theatre, New York, NY December 14, 2014. Photo By: Kristin Callahan
He Said:
“I hate that a country, with enormous potential to be one of the greatest in the world, is going through so much horror. I stand with Nigeria. #ReformTheNigeriaPolice #ENDBADGOVERNANCE”, he tweeted.
More international organizations and celebrities are adding their voices to the call for police reforms in Nigeria.
Protests entered Day 10 today as citizens hold their ground to demand justice for all victims of police brutality in Nigeria.
A report on Wikipedia has this to say about Tyler Perry:
“Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969), is an American actor, writer, producer and director. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest-paid man in entertainment, earning US$130 million between May 2010 and May 2011.Perry created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly woman. Perry’s films vary in style from orthodox filmmaking techniques to filmed productions of live stage plays. Many of Perry’s stage-play films have been subsequently adapted as films.”
Tyler Perry at arrivals for SELMA Premiere, Ziegfeld Theatre, New York, NY December 14, 2014. Photo By: Kristin Callahan
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