#BloodOnTheFlag: Nigerian celebrities launch graphic campaign against killings

Nigerian celebrities have started a video campaign calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the escalating killings in parts of the country.

Hashtagged #BloodOnTheFlag, the campaign shows some actors looking bloodied in videos that depict attacks by herdsmen

They are seen laying almost lifeless on the Nigerian flag with cuts and blood all over their body.

Victims of the brutal incident in the video can be seen crying for help but receive none as people go about their businesses.

Among those who have taken part in the campaign are Niyi Akinmolayan, Judith Audu, Frank Donga, Ifu Ennada, Ufuoma McDermott, Belinda Effah and Deyemi Okanlawon.

It is a prelude to a protest planned for Abuja on July 4.

My name is Ifu Ennada and I could be a victim. Evil people prevail when Good people do nothing. Our dear Country Nigeria is in pains no thanks to multiple terrors inflicted on her by a variety of soulless people, but enough is enough! We need everyone to come together and fight the evil in our land. From the presidency to the man on the street, we need to fight this evil! We need the government to take precise measures against these gruesome killings in our land. We’re tired of hearing “accept my condolence” and other cliche sentences with no action to back them up. Enough is enough! (Update: Checkout my last post to see how you can create your own videos and join this protest) Back when I was a child, I had the opportunity to leave Nigeria for several acclaimed “greener pastures”…but I decided I’d grow up in my country and try to be one of those inspiring positive change because I always chose to see Nigeria as what she truly is – beautIFU. — — I loved Nigeria that much and I haven’t stopped loving her, thats why I’ve decided to use my capacity as an actress and celebrity to join this protest and add my voice against the evil in the land. — — I nominate everyone reading this to get creative and join this online #EnoughIsEnough protest that precedes a protest that’d happen in Abuja on July 4th. Expect to see more vidoes from other people today. — — Divided we fall but united we stand! Let’s do this for Naija! Thanks to @niyi_akinmolayan for this movement. — — CC: @channelstelevision @cnn @cnnafrica @bellanaijaonline @instablog9ja @officiallindaikeji @thenetng @tnsnigeria @goldmynetv @pulsenigeria247 @aljazeeraenglish @presidentmuhammadubuhari — — #IfuEnnada #EnoughIsEnough #BloodOnTheFlag

A post shared by Big Brother Naija 2018 (@ifuennada) on Jul 2, 2018 at 1:10am PDT

#My Name Is Belinda Effah and I Could Be A Victim #BloodOnOurFlag #Human Life’s Matter #bloodontheflag #enoughisenough #HELP Nigeria and Stop This Menace In Our Society #Government Arise And Do The Needful @channelstelevision @bbcafrica @aljazeeraenglish @cnn @cnnafrica @reuters @lindaikejiblog @belinberryblog @bellanaijaonline @stelladimokokorkus @bolaaduwo @aljazeeraenglish @guardian @guardiannigeria @punchnewspapers @thisdaynews @instablog9ja @krakstv

A post shared by Belinda Effah (@belindaeffah) on Jul 2, 2018 at 3:28am PDT

My name is Frank and I could be a victim. LETS STOP the BLOODSHED across Nigeria. Prayers ALONE are not enough! There’s need for action! There’s #bloodontheflag (follow the hashtag )

A post shared by Frank Donga™ (@frankdonga_) on Jul 2, 2018 at 1:43am PDT

VIDEO CONCEPT: the crying victim echoes the already dead and the opening introduction reminds everyone that they could be next. The legs crossing are politicians wearing white agbada but stained in blood. @bellanaijaonline @eienigeria @lalaakindoju @deyemitheactor @ifuennada

A post shared by Niyi Akinmolayan (@niyi_akinmolayan) on Jul 2, 2018 at 4:56am PDT

CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO AND LETS GET THE MESSAGE OUT THERE!!! SLIDE AND WATCH THE VIDEO ON HOW TO DO THE SPECIAL EFFECT YOURSELF AT HOME… #ENOUGHISENOUGH #BLOODONTHEFLAG #STOPTHEBLOODSHED ・・・ VIDEO CONCEPT: the crying victim echoes the already dead and the opening introduction reminds everyone that they could be next. The legs crossing are politicians wearing white agbada but stained in blood. @bellanaijaonline @eienigeria @channelstelevision @tvcconnect @lindaikejiblog @peoplespostnews @instablog9ja @thenetng @tnsnigeria @goldmynetv @pulsenigeria247

A post shared by Judith Audu Foght (@judithaudu) on Jul 2, 2018 at 6:35am PDT

Hope we haven’t forgotten them so soon My name is Ufuoma McDermott and I could be a victim 😔 #BloodOnTheFlag #EnoughIsEnough #HowLongMustWeContinueLikeThis #MakeItStop

A post shared by Ufuoma McDermott (@ufuomamcdermott) on Jul 2, 2018 at 2:13am PDT

Agreeing to be a part of this project scared the pants outta me! But that fear woke up the courage to go beyond just mere talk on social media. If the message has to be passed effectively, let it be done through conscious expression #valentineohu #stopthekillings #bloodontheflag #enoughisenough Cc @cnnafrica @channelstelevision My utmost appreciation to the team who joined hands to put this idea together Exec. Producer: @niyi_akinmolayan Special effects: the amazing @_officialcarina

A post shared by Valentine Ohu (“Oh – Who!!?”) (@valentineohu) on Jul 2, 2018 at 1:00am PDT

My name is Deyemi Okanlawon and I’m aware that I could be a victim too… so could you! #bloodontheflag . Fellow #NIGERIANS it’s time to rise up! Let’s forgive our past and forget our differences, join forces, speak up and end this now! May God keep us all as we PRAY His will, that there is peace in our land, we RECEIVE WISDOM on the steps to take, and then take ACTION to see an end to the bloodshed! #bloodontheflag #nollywood #notallthetimefinepic former #passivist now #activist #enoughisenough in support of @eienigeria … @muhammadubuhari @profosinbajo @bukolasaraki @channelstelevision @tvcconnect @ebonylifetv @bbcafrica @aljazeeraenglish @cnn @cnnafrica @reuters @unitednations @bellanaijaonline @lindaikejiblog @naijcomnews @pulsenigeria247 @peoplespostnews

A post shared by Deyemi Okanlawon (@deyemitheactor) on Jul 2, 2018 at 3:41am PDT