S’court begins hearing on appeal of Kano singer sentenced to death for blasphemy
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 25/09/2025
The Supreme Court has commenced proceedings on the appeal filed by Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, the Kano-based singer sentenced to death by hanging for alleged blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed. The case, which came up on Thursday at the apex court, marks a critical stage in a legal battle that has drawn national and international attention since 2020. THE ALLEGED OFFENCE Sharif-Aminu’s ordeal began on March 4, 2020, when he circulated a song via WhatsApp. The lyrics were deemed offensive and blasphemous against Prophet Muhammad. Following public outrage, protesters stormed his family house in (…)
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