People from different backgrounds and ages have joined him in his campaigns to express their own views around the political scene in Yemen.[1][2][5][6][7][8][9] The influence of these campaigns spread to other cities such as Sana'a, Taiz, Aden, Ibb and Alhudaydah where similar campaigns were launched soon after.[5][10][11][12] Subay has been compared to fellow street artist Banksy.[13]