These African musicians got into trouble with their governments over their music

Afo4Doe

Liberian musician, Augustine Ford, popularly known as Afo4Doe, was arrested and incarcerated by the government after the release of the hit single, “Bring our Containers Back”. 

The song, which was a criticism of the government’s handling of state funds raised an alarm on the sudden disappearance of Liberia’s container of money.

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After he was released, he said he was not frightened by alleged government censorship.