Mdou Moctar and Band Stranded in the US Amid Niger Coup: GoFundMe Launched for Support
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Nigerien musician, Mdou Moctar, has started a GoFundMe campaign to support himself and his band members as they find themselves stranded in the United States due to the recent coup in Niger. Mdou Moctar, along with his bandmates Ahmoudou Madassane and Souleymane Ibrahim, are currently on tour in America.
In an explanation by band manager Dan Oestreich on the GoFundMe page, it is stated that the band is unable to return to Niger as the country’s leaders were overthrown in a coup d’état last month by military officers. The band is now left with indefinite stay in the United States, and the costs for emergency housing, living expenses, and other necessities are considerable.
As the band’s touring activity typically supports their families back in Niger, this extended stay in the U.S. will redirect their income away from their dependents. The fundraiser aims to raise money for housing, food, healthcare, travel, and other essential needs. The campaign recently surpassed its $100,000 target.
To show support and donate to the cause, interested individuals can visit the GoFundMe page linked here.
Mdou Moctar and his band expressed their gratitude to fans on Instagram, sharing the challenges they are facing due to the coup and the need for financial support during this uncertain time. They appreciate the unwavering support from their community and fans and are grateful for any contributions made to help them navigate this unprecedented situation.
The band’s Instagram post further directs followers to the GoFundMe page in their bio, encouraging them to contribute what they can. In these troubling times, any assistance is greatly appreciated by Mdou Moctar and his band members as they navigate the uncertainties of being stranded far from home.
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