Davido Draws Global Attention to Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren at World Cup Concert
Davido wore a jacket naming 39 abducted children and seven teachers to press for their release and spotlight insecurity in Nigeria.
- On Wednesday, Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, performed at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles wearing a custom jacket bearing the names of 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
- Armed men attacked schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community in May, leading to deaths of a school official and a motorcyclist, with one teacher later dying in captivity.
- During his performance of the song "Fall," Davido displayed the back of his jacket bearing the inscription "Bring Them Home," reinforcing his previous calls for authorities to rescue the victims without delay.
- Social media users praised the singer for using a global platform to highlight the situation; Davido confirmed the gesture by resharing a post on Twitter emphasizing the victims should not be forgotten.
- The incident reflects ongoing insecurity across parts of the country, while Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy and Rema are billed to perform at FIFA World Cup events including the opening ceremony in Mexico City.
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