Social media accounts of Kurdish music phenomenon Rohan Sefo shut down
Access to the accounts in Turkey of 11-year-old Rohan Sefo, who reached millions of views in a short time with a song he performed for Amedspor, has been blocked.
The social media accounts in Turkey of 11-year-old Rohan Sefo, who gained a wide following with Kurdish songs he performed on social media, have been shut down. It drew attention that the decision was taken following a song he sang for Amedspor.
Blockade Following the Song
The Instagram and other social media accounts of 11-year-old Rohan Sefo, who reached a wide following in a short time with his Kurdish songs, were shut down in Turkey following the song "Lêxe Amedspor" which he performed for Amedspor.
Rohan Sefo, who draws attention with Kurdish works he sings at a very young age, saw great interest on social media in a short time and reached large audiences.
A Work Reaching Millions of Views
The song titled "Lêxe Amedspor", performed by Rohan after the match where Amedspor defeated Beşiktaş 3-2, received great public interest.
According to information provided by the family, the song was viewed 5 million times within the first 24 hours after its release and created wide resonance on social media.
Allegation That No Notification Was Sent
Rohan Sefo's older brother, Dilyar Sefo, stated that the accounts were shut down two days ago and claimed that the situation might have occurred upon complaints by circles uncomfortable with Amedspor.
Dilyar Sefo made the statement regarding the issue, "No notification regarding this was sent to us either from a court or any institution."
Legal Initiatives Initiated
It was stated that the family has made various initiatives to reopen the accounts and that artist Ciwan Haco's manager is closely dealing with the matter.
Additionally, it was reported that lawyer Mercan Argunağa has stepped in to monitor the process and that legal efforts are ongoing.
Will Continue Art Studies
It was stated that Rohan Sefo, who is the child of a family originally from the city of Qamishli in Rojava, lives in Batman together with his family.
His older brother, Dilyar Sefo, expressed that Rohan's morale is good and that he will continue to sing despite the blocks.