Nigerian music star Davido has drawn international attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State after appearing at the FIFA World Cup in a customised jacket bearing their names and an appeal for their release.
The singer’s gesture, displayed before a global audience, has sparked widespread reactions and renewed conversations about the safety of victims still being held captive.
Ahead of his performance, Davido was seen wearing a black jacket covered with tags carrying the names of the kidnapped children and teachers. The outfit also featured the inscription “Bring Them Home.”
The move immediately attracted attention online, with photos and videos from the event spreading across social media platforms.
Many Nigerians praised the award-winning singer for using one of the world’s biggest sporting events to spotlight a pressing humanitarian concern and draw international focus to the ongoing crisis.
The singer’s decision comes amid continued concern over the fate of the abducted children and teachers from Oyo State.
Although Davido did not publicly issue an extended statement during the appearance, the message conveyed through the customised jacket was clear.
