Afrobeats star wears custom jacket bearing names of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers, amplifying calls for their safe return before an international audience.
Nigerian music superstar Davido used the global spotlight of the FIFA Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw attention to the plight of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The award-winning Afrobeats singer appeared on stage wearing a custom-made jacket emblazoned with the names of the 39 abducted pupils and seven teachers, along with a powerful message: “Bring Them Home.”
The gesture has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians praising the singer for leveraging his international platform to highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis and keep public attention focused on the victims.
The pupils and teachers were abducted from schools in Oriire LGA, an incident that has triggered nationwide concern, protests, and intensified rescue efforts by security agencies.
By displaying the victims’ names before a global audience, Davido joined growing calls from families, community leaders, civil society groups, and concerned Nigerians demanding the safe and immediate release of those still in captivity.
Many observers described the moment as a powerful act of advocacy, noting that the singer’s message ensured the plight of the abducted victims resonated far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
As rescue efforts continue, the call remains clear and urgent: Bring Them Home.
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