EU condemns detention of Kano singer, says Sharia blasphemy laws violate human rights
European Union has condemned the prolonged detention of Kano singer Yahaya Sharif-Amin, saying Shariah blasphemy laws violate international human rights and often lead to violence and mob killings.
In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called for the musician’s immediate release.
The resolution reads: “The Nigerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, drop all charges against him, guarantee his safety and due process rights.”
It added, “Nigeria’s blasphemy laws violate its international human rights commitments, the African Charter and the Nigerian Constitution, whereas blasphemy accusations frequently lead to harassment, violence and mob killings.”
Mr Sharif-Aminu has been in detention since 2020 when he was accused of blasphemy.
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