This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
Published on September 4, 2019, Nigerians in Nigeria have taken a stand against xenophobic attacks in South Africa by burning a mast belonging to MTN, a South African-owned telecommunications company.
MTN, the largest telecommunications company in Africa, has suffered billions of losses after several of its outlets, offices, and installations in Niger were destroyed by angry Nigerians.
The company has since suspended its operations in Nigeria until further notice.
The xenophobic attacks in South Africa began three weeks ago but gained momentum in the past week, with South Africans targeting foreigners, burning and looting their property, and even taking lives.
The South African government's decision to stay silent on the issue has further angered Nigerians, who feel that the government's response has been inadequate.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has also been criticized for its silence on the issue, with many Nigerians calling for action to be taken against South Africa.
Standing in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in South Africa, Nigerian music stars have boycotted music concerts and shows scheduled to be held in the country and vowed not to set foot in South Africa until policies are reviewed to favor diversity.
Kenyan leaders, led by Moses Kuria, are rallying a boycott campaign against South African products like DSTV and GOTV, in the spirit of a united Africa.
