October 1, 2014 – Rhythm & Blues Crooner, 2Face Idibia has flagged off a campaign to encourage a violent-free election in the 2015 general election.
2Face Idibia Flags-Off Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War Campaign
Tagged, ‘Vote Not Fight- Election No Be War’, the musician lunched the campaign through his foundation, the 2Face Foundation in partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and host of others.
The project is primarily targeted at youths who constitute by far the largest voting population in the country and also the main culprits in election violence.
Also unveiled at the launch was the project theme music recorded by 2face Idibia as part of the Million Voices for Peace (MVP) project, and a Public Service Announcement video by the BBC Media Action to sensitize the electorates on the need to vote and not fight.
The highlight of the launch was the signing of the pledge by 2face Idibia, Now Muzik artiste and collaborator on the MVP “Break the Silence” single, Henry ‘K Slim’Kosiso, Ms. Ransome-Kuti and EiE’s Yemi Adamolekun, followed by the other attendees.
Other partners in the campaign include the Enough Is Enough (EIE) Coalition, Isa Wali Empowerment Initiative, Development Initiative For African Women, Hip TV, The Bridge Youth Development Foundation, One Life Initiative for Human Development, The Bridge Youth Development Foundation.