Ben Akinbami uses music to tackle crime and promote accountability
Nigerian singer Akinbami Ebenezer, popularly known as Ben Akinbami, is using his music to discourage crime and support the work of law enforcement agencies. In an industry often criticised for glorifying fraud, drug abuse and sex, he is choosing themes that warn against vices instead of celebrating them. Speaking after a performance at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Officers Night Out, Akinbami said music is a powerful tool that can shape behaviour. He noted that if songs can influence people into drugs and other crimes, they can also inspire younger generations to live responsibly. His latest single, Hand Go Touch You, targets youths and corrupt politicians who are desperate for quick wealth. The track warns about the long term consequences of criminal lifestyles and urges respect for the rule of law. Akinbami, who started singing at age eight, has […]