Rapper Khaligraph Jones recently spoke out about the aftermath of the recent Kenyan presidential election. In a freestyle rap song, he addressed the pain and hurt that supporters of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance are feeling following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President-elect William Ruto’s victory over Raila Odinga.
Khaligraph pleaded with Ruto to rein in his supporters who have been insulting Raila and urged him to unite the country following the divisive election. He reminded Ruto that he too had faced similar challenges and that he could change the narrative.
The rapper went on to reveal that his own mother was deeply affected by Raila’s loss to the point that she refused to speak to him. Khaligraph’s mother was so distraught that she even texted him back, saying that she was “hell sick”.
Khaligraph called on Ruto to protect Raila, saying that he was loved by many and that they did not want to see him being insulted. He acknowledged Raila’s contributions and accomplishments and asked Ruto to do the same.
In conclusion, Khaligraph’s freestyle rap song spoke to the pain and hurt that many Kenyans are feeling in the aftermath of the election. He called for unity and urged Ruto to protect and acknowledge the contributions of Raila, who is loved by many. The rapper’s message was a reminder that politics can have real and profound effects on people’s lives, including his own mother’s.
