Toke Makinwa, Funke Akindele and Mo Abudu were among the popular Nigerian celebrities that have condemned the incessant attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.

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NAN reports the recurring attacks on Nigerians are part of wider xenophobic attacks on foreigners in the rainbow nation.

The federal government, through Geoffrey Onyeama, the minister of foreign affairs, has also summoned Bobby Moroe, the South African high commissioner in Nigeria, over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

South Africans had begun the fresh attacks, looting and burning of businesses and properties belonging to foreigners. They also killed some people in the process.

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The attack, which was second within a week, began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg when a building was set on fire by angry mobs.

Some Nigerian celebrities took to their social media platforms to implore the government to seek a peaceful resolution to the issue at hand.

“This is so sad. Why? Must violence be the solution to every problem? I woke up to horrific pictures and videos of our countrymen being attacked and killed. This has to stop o!!!,” Funke Akindele wrote.

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“We all are out there hustling to put food on our tables! Why the killings. I appeal to the Nigerian government to see to the immediate end of this. All lives matter! #saynotoxenophobia.”

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This is so sad!!! Why??? Must violence be the solution to every problem? I woke up to horrific pictures and videos of our country men being attacked and killed! This has to stop o!!!!! We all are out there hustling to put food on our tables! Why the killings. I appeal to the Nigerian Government to SEE TO THE IMMEDIATE END of this. All lives matter!!! #saynotoxenophobia

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In her own part, Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife TV, sought for unity in Africa as the only way forward.

“The xenophobic attacks happening in South Africa right now is complete and misplaced anger. We owe it to ourselves as Africans to unite. It’s the only way forward,” she wrote.

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“God has blessed us with so many natural and human resources, yet we are unable to unlock this potential. It’s another sad and frustrating day for me as an African woman.

“Our government should find ways to put pressure on the SA government to do more to protect Nigerians who are investing in their country. Let us pray for the protection of all Nigerians abroad and a peaceful resolution to the current troubles.”

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The xenophobic attacks happening in South Africa right now is complete and misplaced anger. We owe it to ourselves as Africans to unite. It’s the only way forward. God has blessed us with so many natural and Human Resources, yet we are unable to unlock this potential. It’s another sad and frustrating day for me as an African woman 💔. Our government should find ways to put pressure on the SA government to do more to protect Nigerians who are investing in their country. Let us pray for the protection of all Nigerians abroad and a peaceful resolution to the current troubles. 🙏🏾

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Toke Makinwa, On-air-personality, described the attacks as a huge blow on Africa as a continent.

“We have come so far from the dark ages yet we kill each other. Just hearing about the xenophobic attacks in South Africa and my heart is broken. I cannot even begin to watch the gruesome videos, why? Why so much hate in the world?,” she asked.

“Why do we compete so much it becomes less healthy and more evil, what exactly is the point to all the killings? I love the people of South Africa, I know so many hardworking South Africans and you all have shown me love and so I implore you all to stand up for what is right.

“We all cannot continue in silence if hate lingers nobody wins. Our doors have been nothing but welcoming to you all …now let’s come together and fight this evil in our midst. We are all Africans, a win for us is for us to the world.”

The internet has since been inundated with varying reactions to the fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

Here are reactions from other celebrities:

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