Nigerian singer Davido drew attention to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State on Wednesday after appearing in a jacket bearing the inscription 'Bring Them Home' during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. The custom-made jacket featured the names of 39 abducted schoolchildren and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Background of the Abduction
The incident occurred in May when armed men attacked schools in the Ahoro-Esinele community. The raid led to the death of a school official and a motorcyclist, while a teacher later died in captivity, as previously reported by PREMIUM TIMES.
Davido’s Gesture
Davido later confirmed the gesture by resharing a post on X (formerly Twitter) which highlighted the outfit and described it as a reminder that the victims should not be forgotten. The singer has previously spoken about the incident and has joined calls for urgent action following the attack.
FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert
The concert is part of FIFA’s global countdown activities ahead of the 2026 World Cup and featured performances from international artists across venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Davido shared the stage with acts including American DJ Diplo’s Major Lazer.
Public Reaction
The incident has continued to draw public concern amid ongoing insecurity in parts of the country. Social media reactions have since trailed Davido’s appearance, with users praising him for using a global platform to highlight the situation.
