How celebs responded to: Xenophobic Attacks

Johannesburg – When future generations look back on 2015, they will no doubt remember a series of xenophobic attacks which gripped the nation in April. The country watched as locals turned against foreigners, with many taking to social media to voice their outrage - many of these voices coming from celebs across Mzansi.

The most irresponsible thing you can do at any level of governmental leadership right now is make any excuses for Xenophobia. Let's Fix It.

— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) April 15, 2015

We Are One #NotoXenophobia #WakeUpAfrica

A photo posted by realblackcoffee (@realblackcoffee) on Apr 14, 2015 at 10:21am PDT

.and far beyond African, I am A HUMAN, just like the humans who are being attacked!! STOP!!! pic.twitter.com/OHHP4of9HI @Boity \\ Well said!!!

— Louiser (@mrschaxx) April 15, 2015

To Xenophobia

A photo posted by Refiloe Phoolo ???? (@casspernyovest) on Apr 14, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

As the crisis deepened, celebs took to the streets to march, and to the studio to record songs, encouraging an end to the violence.

Today I hope to see a change, solutions! The people want answers. Africa Unite! #NoToXenophobia ??

A photo posted by nandi mngoma (@nandimngoma) on Apr 16, 2015 at 2:00am PDT

#WeAreAfrica #SayNoToXenophobia on our way to the peace march

A photo posted by @simphiwedana on Apr 16, 2015 at 1:01am PDT

One of the biggest celeb contributions to the fight against xenophobia came from rapper, Cassper Nyovest who pledged R100 000 to relief efforts.

Did my part in helping the world today. I donated R100 000 through my company @familytreemediaza to rebuilding post xenophobia. We starting up sustainable businesses for victims which will not only help them rebuild but also create opportunities for them to help others. Hope this will inspire more African musicians to get more involved as this is an African problem. God has blessed me with much and I now can bless others. #AllTheGloryToGod #NoToXenophobia

A photo posted by Refiloe Phoolo ???? (@casspernyovest) on Apr 30, 2015 at 9:12am PDT