In the wake of recent Gen Z-led protests against police brutality, artists Nameless and Jua Cali have expressed their support for the youth’s call for good governance and accountability.
Speaking in an interview with Radio47, Nameless, a parent to a Gen Z, said he is proud of today’s youth for boldly addressing issues both online and in the streets, something he notes was rarely done during their time.
“We are so behind the Gen Z movement of asking for accountability. I think a lot of times watu hawakua na chance ya kufanya hivo lakini now from online to the streets, people are now saying this has been going on for too long, it needs to stop. So this makes me proud,” the ‘Why Lie’ hit maker said.
While admiring the youth’s bravery, Nameless urged generations to come forward with new courage, adding that he will support them all the way.
“This generation is now pushing it even further, and they are braver than we were,” he said, “But we need that. Every generation needs to come with new courage, and keep going, so we are behind them all the way.”
Additionally, Jua Cali said it is ‘natural’ for Gen Zs to demand accountability since they are fighting for their future.
“It is only natural wabehave hivo. Si ati ni story ya vita, it is only natural,” he said, “Mi naeza kumbuka tukiwa young, tulikua na hizi dreams za kua hapa. We had a future mbele yetu. But pia hao wakona hii future, but wanaona hii future iko oblique. So it’s only right wabehave hivo, but responsibly.”