Samini To Combat Domestic Violence Through ‘Obimbra’ Foundation

Awards-winning dancehall act, Samini has launched a foundation, “Obimbra” Foundation to fight domestic violence in the country.

Cases pf domestic violence and abuse are on the increase each passing day even though government is doing its best to combat the act.

The foundation was birth from his song titled, “Obimbra”.  Which is an Akan word andtranslates as “cry for help”.

 

In an interview on Showbiz Agenda on Zylofon FM, Samini explained the motive behind setting up the foundation.

He expressed that the issue of domestic violence especially sexual abuse has in recent times, been in the rise. His  foundation hence hopes to put in measures to curb the act and also get victims to speak up.

“Rape has always been one of the leading problems worldwide. But how often do we hear victims speak up. I set up my foundation to help victims of sexual abuse to speak up as well as bring perpetrators to justice”, he stated.

The musician come philanthropist has joined forces with Africa 1 Media and Empire Group, with the support of EIB Network. They aim to sensitize the public on the need to be each other’s keeper in an effort to curb all forms of domestic abuse.

Through the rallying of voices of influence and the pledges of social commitment from the citizenry, the mission of Obimbra Foundation is to supplement existing intervention for victims and create new avenues that offer safe spaces.

It will also provide physical, mental and financial support to people who suffer sexual abuse.