In the wake of 18-year-old Nia Wilson's tragic murder at Oakland's BART station, our communities are hurting.
Nigerian-American rapper Chika has been catching social media attention with her brilliant bars since 2017 but went viral when she so effortlessly embarrassed Kanye over his beat in response to his suggestion that slavery was a choice in April.
On Tuesday, July 24, the 21-year-old emcee spit some real, shake-the-table lyrics in Wilson's honor on Twitter. She posted a video to remind us this tragedy could have easily happened to one of us, and to speak out until justice arrives.
Watch the moving tribute below:
a tribute to #NiaWilson. please share her story and remain vocal about what’s happening in America.
if there’s any way to help her family, please let me know. pic.twitter.com/IdNeBEq7pG— CHIKA (@oranicuhh) July 24, 2018
A few prominent black leaders and celebrities retweeted the video along with words of compassion and truth.
This is a real, powerful & eloquent (unbleeped) tribute to #NiaWilson. I pray to God that our voices are as real, as powerful & as eloquent—while our girls & women are alive.May this young woman rest in peace—& may we refuse to settle for peace w/o justice. #JusticeforNiaWilson https://t.co/ZbyoZw5Xpy— Rev. Cornell Wm. Brooks, Esq. (@CornellWBrooks) July 26, 2018
.. this has to stop… for the sake of the republic for which it stands please resign @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/ZZpLyPCvgh— Loni Love (@LoniLove) July 26, 2018
#SayHerName: A powerful tribute to our beloved Sister Nia Wilson. https://t.co/adtQuOAfxL— COMMON (@common) July 25, 2018
Just landed yesterday back to the states. Been in a bubble. Just catching up. The pain don’t stop. Rest In Peace Nia. #NiaWilson???? https://t.co/QNoWSgXT7e— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) July 25, 2018
NIA WILSON//SAY HER NAME
Our bodies and our humanity deserve safety and joy.
video by @oranicuhh via @fatbellybella#SayHerName #NiaWilson #JusticeforNia pic.twitter.com/3S9EIzh5ej— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) July 25, 2018
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