Astonishing, as Folksinger Fantacee Wiz shaved her long dreadlocks in solidarity with Rapper LAJ, who was shaved by the Police in detention

Freetown | 20 June 2022 | Vertex Media

Since the arrest of popular rapper Alhaji Amadu Bah aka Boss LAJ on Sunday 12th June 2022, the public, especially the entertainment community has been in solidarity with him after reports of his dreadlocks being forcefully shaved and injected with red liquid in cell, plus many other humans violations on him came to the public. The public outcries on these gross human rights violations, including denying his lawyers and family to access him, have been ongoing on traditional and social media. Many calling for justice and the release of the superstar.

But what is now considered as the most shocking form of solidarity campaign was when popular folksinger Fantacee Wiz Kamara shared photos of her bald head, which shows that she has completely shaved off her over 6 inches long dreadlocks to support her colleague musician, whose human rights have been violated by the State.

Everyone knows that these long and beautiful dreadlocks are a major signature, brand and identity of Fantacee, which she has preserved for the longest. Therefore, taking them off did not only send a message of solidarity to Boss LAJ, it also sent shockwaves across her followers, who were left in disbelief and admiration for what she stands for.

Many expressed their admiration and respect for this female artiste and activist, who has been a led campaigner for safety and freedom of her colleague.

Many other notable people and celebrities have done same by shaving off their heads in support of LAJ. They include renown Storyteller Usifu Jalloh of Cowfoot Prince fame, popular academic Dr. John Idriss Lahai, female artiste Missy Creams, Fashion star Kula SL Baddest, RFM Artist Sosa Lee, and many others.

Other sympathisers and supporters are also sharing his photos and videos, some even changing their profile photos to those of LAJ’s, an idea and a challenge that was initiated by a colleague singer named Nasser Ayoub. This challenge has gone viral on social media.

As the campaign continues, it is still not clear when he will be released or charged to court, as the Police continue deny his family and legal team access to see or talk with him. Many entertainers are optimistic that he will be released today Monday, 20th June. LAJ is still in custody at the popular torture holding camp known as Benghazi, with about 15 others, including Journalist and DJ Prezo Koroma, Producer Don Creek, LAJ’s brother Ishmael Rappish, LAJ’s sister Zulaikatu, colleague artist Rahim and wife, and several others.