During the Super Bowl LIX halftime show on February 9, 2025, protestor Zül-Qarnaïn Nantambu expressed solidarity with Gaza and Sudan by waving flags while performing as a dancer. His actions highlighted ongoing atrocities in both regions. Although tackled and detained by security and police, he was released without charges. The NFL banned him from future events, and the production team claimed ignorance of his plan to protest. Nantambu stated his motivation stemmed from his Muslim faith and the opportunity presented during the event.
“I saw an opportunity to speak out on atrocities being inflicted on people in Sudan and Gaza when I was hired for the performance.”
“The NFL banned him from all future NFL events, but police released him after determining no applicable charges could be pressed.”},{
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