The past weeks have been eventful as Nigerian youth took to the streets for the #EndSARS movement, a peaceful protest against police brutality. The violence perpetrated by the rogue police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has since been ignored by the Nigerian government despite an alarming rise in reports of extrajudicial killings, extortion, kidnap, harassment plaguing citizens and residents alike. Savara Mudigi, a part of Kenyan music quartet, Sauti Sol recently disclosed<\/a> his horrendous encounter with these officers. The apparent apathy of the powers that be resulted into what became a nationwide protest, disrupting major economic activity around the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the protest that lasted for about two weeks, music was wielded as a form of expression, creating a connection among strangers that resonates true. The records played during the #EndSARS movement embody anecdotes and emotions that mirror the long-standing trials of the Nigerian people. The music of these protests range from popular vintage records that chronicled Nigeria\u2019s systemic rot to contemporary releases that depict Nigeria\u2019s decay through stiffness and indifference towards institutional reforms over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Lagos, Abuja to Port Harcourt, Benin, these songs convey protesters\u2019 swirl of anger, frustration, melancholy and hope while buoying up their fight against police brutality, bad governance and call for accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n