Nigerian music star Davido has responded after former presidential aide Reno Omokri criticised his decision to use a global FIFA event to spotlight the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
The controversy began after Davido appeared at a FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles wearing a customised outfit bearing the names of 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers reportedly kidnapped from communities in Oyo State.
The black jacket featured the bold inscription “Bring Them Home,” while his inner shirt carried the word “Nigeria,” turning his performance into a public appeal for the safe return of the victims.
Following the event, Davido reinforced the message in a social media post, simply writing: “BRING THEM HOME.”
Reacting to the gesture, Reno Omokri questioned the strategy of drawing international attention to kidnapping cases.
He argued that excessive publicity could sometimes have unintended consequences, citing the popular quote often attributed to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that “publicity is the oxygen of terrorism.”
According to Omokri, while Davido’s intentions may have been noble, amplifying such incidents on major global platforms could inadvertently serve the interests of criminal groups.
Rather than directly engaging in a public exchange, Davido appeared to maintain his stance by sharing more photographs from the FIFA concert and repeating his message.
“BRING THEM HOME,” the singer wrote again, signaling his continued support for efforts aimed at securing the release of the abducted students and teachers.
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