Sadiqa Madadgar is one of the most famous influencers in Afghanistan, but is now terrified after the Taliban came to power.
Sadiqa Madadgar is one of the most famous influencers in Afghanistan, but is now terrified after the Taliban came to power.
Sadiqa became famous after participating in the Afghan Star singing competition. He has a sweet and humble voice so he is popular on social media.
On YouTube, Sadiqa has earned more than 21,000 subscribers. There are various content such as singing or daily activities.
He sometimes travels to Afghan cities like Kandahar or visits his friends.
Sadiqa is also famous on Instagram and already has around 182 thousand followers at the address @sadiqa_madadgar.
As the Taliban came to power, Sadiqa felt anxious. "My heart breaks to see my country slowly crumbling before my eyes," he wrote on Instagram moments before the Taliban took power.
A day later, the Taliban entered Kabul and Sadiqa immediately stopped posting anything on social media.
Sadiqa and millions of young Afghans, especially women, fear that online activities will cause them harm.
Sadiwa often looks stylish on her Instagram.
Women like Sadiqa fear the Taliban will re-impose ultra-conservative rules on women.
It is not known where Sadiqa is at this time, but she finally posted again on Instagram, but with an unusual appearance.
"With a heart full of pain for my oppressed land. Lord, protect us." wrote Sadiqa in her last video on Instagram a day ago.
It is not known where Sadiqa is, but she is safe and sound.
Netizens also pray for his safety.
"Hope you are safe wherever you are, Sadiqa," wrote one follower.