The US Star protected Rwanda concert among DR Congo war

The American Singer-Songwriter John Legend is told by the BBC that he cannot be changed by a public backlash against his decision to make Rwanda in the neighbor’s democratic Republic of the Congo.

“I don’t believe that we need to punish people in Rwanda and punish people in other countries if we do not agree with their leaders,” he said after the concert last week in Kigali.

In recent weeks, the rebels of M23, supported by Rwanda, obtained two largest mineral cities – rich rich in the East of Dr Congo.

Hundreds of thousands of civilians are currently lost their homes, and staggering violence, including children’s rape, skyrockety.

The critics are argued that the legend that makes a powerful statement by exiting the concert, especially his respected “egot” Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.

Group-winner partners taken last week in Rwanda concert, says “No, however, intends to be unable to understand the real-world issues”.

But Legaman defended his decision to move the Event of Africa in Kigali, which was operated by the global citizen forehead and attracted thousands of fans from the continent.

He said he was not paid for the show but it feels his duty to help “grow up to tour capabilities, which are often not kept by international stars on the so-called journeys in the world.

“I know what’s going on (at Dr Congo) and I know the calls I don’t do this show,” I also like the mission of transfer to Africa is still important, “he told the BBC.

Pleased fans of sold performance agreed, but social media backlash is very adequate to force a post on Instagram he enhances the activity.

Belgium-based activist Denise Zanesa argues that “performing under the banner” in Rwanda “is similar to the fellowship of oppression”, In a message posted by x (previous Twitter).

It’s a sentiment echoed by others, including Simone Umba in the US, who wrote to a video caption onto the gear: “So we’re ready to talk about Rwanda’s use in Black American Culture in their soft campaign to normalize their intimidation in eastern Congo?”

Getting a political stance is nothing new for the star.

The legend did not know his criticism of the US Donald Trump president. He also tied relationships with former teacher Kanye wester when he ran for the President, suspicion that it was part of a wider trumpet campaign in “Siphon” votes of black people away from Democrats.

Rwanda relations debate with popular world numbers is not new.

Most recently, the Rwanda is accused of “sportswashing” – with critics saying using the felt football in international human rights abuses.

The East African Nation is said to receive $ 1bn (£ 800m) a year in foreign aid and its tourism arm – Visit Rwanda – has lcrative sponsorship deals with arsenal in England, Bayern Munich in Germany and Paris St-Germain in France.

When asked his thoughts on the subject, Aled’s Aide told BBC that he would not answer that question.

It appears that, if the legend and his team are concerned, his music itself should do the talk.