It seems the world is finally paying attention to Jumoke Adediwura. Her Myspace friends list is growing by the minute with support from Madonna, Sting, Ozzy, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Pato Banton, Babyshambles, UB40, Lily Allen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cat Stevens, Frank Skinner, Coldplay, Debbie Harry, Mark Ronson and stacks more.
Although they have been contacted a number of times by Jumoke's friend Holly, a lot of the nation's media hasn't really been too fussed about her. But all of a sudden (ie because celebs are getting involved) they've started to return phone calls.
Unfortunately stories with the word asylum never seem to get far in the press.
It's times like these (trying not to be biased but can't help it) that I'm proud to say I'm working for the Birmingham Post, who will continue to cover this story until the very end, having done so three times already for the week with updates online. (I will be on holiday from Wednesday but will be keeping in touch with Holly and my news desk)
So come on Midlands Today, Central Tonight, Radio WM and the nationals, where are you when a real Brummie needs you?
Well I guess their renewed interest is for the best as it means putting pressure on the relevant authorities to return Jumoke to her Kings Heath home.
Again, Jumoke's website is: www.myspace.com/supportjumoke
For stories about Jumoke,
Birmingham mum fears daughter will die if deported
Late deportation reprieve for Birmingham mum
Birmingham mum to abandon daughters if deported
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
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Hi Rhona
Very well said. So sad there aren't more journalists like you. Hope your father is doing O.K. My op was horrid but I'm back now and of course the battle has not finished yet. Stay with us will you. God Bless
Holly
P.S How wonderful it was at Jumoke's homecoming celebration party; to be able to hug one another - even knowing our togetherness maybe temporary!
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