Samini rescues rape victims, launches Obimbra Foundation

Legendary Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall artiste, Samini has began a project to address the rampant issue of rape in the country.

The project dubbed The Obimbra Foundation, is to provide physical, mental and financial support to people who have one way or the other suffered from sexual abuse.

According to the 'My Own' hitmaker, his passion for justice for victims of the unfortunate incidents has led him to start the foundation which he has already released a song for titled, “Obimbra”, built upon the Akan word which means cry for help.

Born Emmanuel Andrews Samini, Samini who was speaking in an interview on the Monday edition of Showbiz Agenda on Zylofon FM, 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, and his foundation 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.