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Yabin: "Third terms are a virus destroying African countries"

Msanii Yabin Shabani na kanda zake
Msanii Yabin Shabani na kanda zake Source: Byobe Malenga

Can art save communities? many presidents in Africa are embroiled in the issue of running for third terms despite bitter opposition from the respective countries citizens.


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Can art save communities? many presidents in Africa are embroiled in the issue of running for third terms despite bitter opposition from the respective countries citizens.


Popular Congolese gospel artist Yabin Shabani from Bukavu, South Kivu has began speaking out against this issue through his songs.

 

Mr Yabin, has called the issue of presidents pushing for third terms as a sin against God. However many people in the region have stated that artists and preachers should steer away from politics.

 

SBS's correspondent in D R Congo, Byobe Malenga caught up with Yabin Shabani and sent us this report.


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