The detention of Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper in Côte d’Ivoire has triggered a significant wave of concern throughout Cameroun. In a public statement shared on Meta, the comedian Moustik le Karismatik addressed the administration of President Paul Biya regarding the situation.
Elysée le Sneiper was taken into custody by authorities in Côte d’Ivoire. Reports indicate that he is being investigated for allegedly insulting the Head of State. The legal trouble appears to stem from a video recorded in 2023 that recently resurfaced online, dating back to a period of social media friction between Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroun.
The content in question is being described as having been taken out of its original context. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Elysée le Sneiper released a video on his Meta page to provide clarification and offer his sincere apologies to the people of Côte d’Ivoire.
Following the influencer’s arrest, Moustik le Karismatik called upon the Cameroonian authorities to act. He specifically appealed to the Embassy of Cameroun in Côte d’Ivoire and President Paul Biya, expressing deep alarm over the fate of his fellow countryman. The comedian is seeking information on the measures being implemented to ensure the influencer receives proper consular assistance, legal protection, and that his fundamental rights are upheld while abroad.
