Afro Hip-hop artist Naira Marley has advised his fellow Muslim brothers against betting during Ramadan.
The artist also as the Marlian president said the Muslims should forgo sports betting and sure odds in this auspicious month, admonishing them to fast instead.
“Bro leave that sure odds and forget betting..fast”, he wrote.
On Wednesday night, in a broadcast, Saad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), declared that Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, would commence in Nigeria on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
The declaration was made after the National Moonsighting Committee reported sightings of the crescent moon in different parts of the country.
Briefly about Naira Marley
Naira Marley is a Nigerian musician who is primarily known for his work in the Afrobeat and Afrobeats genres. He is associated with the “new wave” of Nigerian music that has emerged in recent years, which blends traditional African rhythms with elements of hip-hop, dancehall, and other contemporary styles. Naira Marley’s music is known for its catchy hooks, infectious beats, and sometimes controversial lyrics, which often touch on themes related to street life, romance, and social justice.
