Grammy-nominated singer Davido, Tiwa Savage, and comedian AY Makun have joined a growing number of Nigerian entertainers speaking out against the rising security situation, as concerns mount over recent kidnappings and violent attacks across several states.
The Afrobeats star in an X post decried the escalating insecurity while calling on celebrities to use their platforms to advocate for change.
Davido acknowledged that public figures, himself included, have not done enough to draw attention to the security crisis, insisting that the entertainment industry can no longer remain silent while Nigerians continue to live in fear.
“I’m weak. God, please take control; we can’t continue like this… My heart goes out to the victims and family .. this is messed up. I can’t lie, we entertainers … including me, we need to speak up … it’s too much injustice going on, our country has gone,” he wrote.
I can’t lie we entertainers .. we Dey fuckup I won’t lie including me … we need to speak up … it’s too much injustice goin on .. our country don go
— Davido (@davido) May 30, 2026
His remarks have since sparked reactions from fellow entertainers, many of whom have voiced concern over the growing wave of kidnappings across the country.
Singer Tiwa Savage, via her Instagram story, said she was shocked by the scale of the crisis after learning more details about the recent abductions in Oyo State.
“This kidnapping incident that happened in Oyo State, I’m just seeing it lately after Spyro’s post came up. I reached out to a couple of people to get the back story. The issue is not trending enough as it should,” the songstress stated.
“This kidn@pping incident that happened in Oyo State, I’m just seeing it lately after Spyro’s post came up. The issue is not trending enough as it should.”
— Tiwa Savage reacts over kidn@pped school children and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State pic.twitter.com/yubWrMZ5lO
— CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) May 27, 2026
Comedian and filmmaker AY Makun also called for urgent action, stressing that insecurity should not be viewed through a political lens.
“When your source of livelihood depends on politics, your conscience dies and telling the truth becomes your greatest fear. This is not about politics. This is about humanity. This is about Nigeria.
“May we all find the courage to speak up, the wisdom to act rightly, and the determination to build a safer nation for generations to come. God bless Nigeria,” he stated.
This is not about politics. This is about humanity. This is about Nigeria.
May we all find the courage to speak up, the wisdom to act rightly, and the determination to build a safer nation for generations to come.
God bless Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/Q5WeOpUxAD
— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) May 29, 2026
Content creator and actress Kiekie, in an X post, lamented what she described as a growing culture of indifference to recurring abductions, warning against a repeat of past national tragedies.
“It’s Children’s Day, but the children are not here. I’m looking at my child, and, God forbid, she’s with me. It’s [been] almost two weeks. To the government, it’ll be a shame to have a repeat of the Chibok girls, and Nigerians are getting used to it,” she stated.
It is children’s Day but the Children are not here!
I pray that my next post about this will be of their release. pic.twitter.com/5UKHbZk1jb
— Kiekie (@iamKiekie_) May 27, 2026
Street-hop singer Portable argued that many celebrities are reluctant to speak out because of fears of persecution.
“This government is oppressing us. Some of us are still being persecuted over our past remarks. We need help. We need support, not just prayers.
“Nigerians in the diaspora should speak up because the Nigerian government can’t arrest them from abroad. Those of us in Nigeria, if we speak, we will be in big trouble.
“It is not like celebrities don’t care about Nigeria, but if we speak, they will persecute us. A lot of us are even tired of what is happening in Nigeria, but we can’t speak up,” he stated.
Digital creator Jarvis and comedian Carter Efe also joined the conversation, calling for greater accountability and stronger efforts to address the country’s security challenges.
The growing outcry follows recent abductions in parts of the country, particularly the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
On May 15, armed bandits attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers, including a vice-principal.
A school worker was killed during the attack, while a kidnapped mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was later reportedly beheaded.
The incident triggered widespread outrage, prompting the Nigeria Union of Teachers to stage solidarity protests nationwide, while teachers in Oyo State embarked on an indefinite strike.
President Bola Tinubu
In response, President Bola Tinubu approved the deployment of 1,000 forest guards, while security agencies intensified efforts to secure the release of the abductees. Governor Seyi Makinde and a Federal Government delegation also visited the affected communities, assuring residents that rescue operations were ongoing.
A similar attack occurred on the same day in Borno State, where 42 pupils were abducted in Askira-Uba Local Government Area, raising fresh concerns over a resurgence of mass school kidnappings in Nigeria.
As more celebrities continue to break their silence, calls are mounting for stronger action from government authorities to curb insecurity and protect lives across the country.
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