Popular Rapper Boss La Receives Presidential Pardon, Released From Prison
Bernice Bangura Popular Hip Hop Rapper, Alhaji Amadu Bah “Boss La” has been released from prison after receiving a presidential pardon on Monday, January 1st 2024.
His long-awaited release came as a result of a Presidential pardon, prerogative of mercy granted to him by His Excellency, President Julius Maada Bio. Many Sierra Leoneans, including the entertainment industry, have been pleading for his release since he was arrested in June 2022.
Boss La was serving a nine-year jail term after being found guilty of assault and robbery by High Court Judge, Justice Adrian Fisher and was sentenced on the 17th of March 2023.
Since his detention, various entertainers, friends, and family members have fervently appealed to the government for his pardon and release.
The rapper has already spent over 1 year and 6 months in prison for the alleged crime.
With the presumed intervention of Chief Minister Dr. David Sengeh the Minister of Communications and Civic Education Chernoh Bah, and several others, the President was convinced to pardon the rapper.
Music fans are celebrating his release across Sierra Leone and beyond.
Watch video below:
Welcome boss LA
Humility pays a lot!
Praise be to God and a very big thank you to the people’s and listening president, His Excellency President Bio. We pray our brother and super star ⭐ becomes a good and law abiding citizen.👏👏👏🔥🔥❤️⭐⭐💎
Wow very nice to hear thanks the SLPP Government
I’m so happy for you my boss
Good
Thank president Bio
Welcome Boss L AJ
Best news for 2023 year
Happy blessed new year to Boss La, thanks to President Bio💃💃🎉👏
Respect the rule of law
Welcome boss L A J
Thank you President Bio for this king gesture. We really appreciate the favor you’ve done for our brother. May God continue to strengthen you with wisdom 🙏
Thank you so very much the president among presidents,a father indeed.Boss L.A, you are welcome and I wish you a happy and peaceful stay.
Welcome back LAJ but please maintain yourself now.
Super laj you are welcome Sir
May Allah protect boss laj from this government again.
Thanks to president Bio and his Hard working FIRST LADY, welcome back Boss LA pls maintain and uphold the laws of our beloved country, Happy and prosperous new year to all government officials.
Welcome my Fullah brother but please keep the peace