Nigerian music superstar Davido has drawn global attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State after appearing at the FIFA World Cup wearing a customised jacket bearing their names alongside the message, “Bring Them Home.”
The singer showcased the black jacket before his performance, with the garment covered in tags displaying the names of the missing children and educators.
The gesture was widely seen as a show of solidarity with the victims and their families amid continuing concerns over their safety. By using one of the world’s biggest sporting platforms, Davido amplified calls for the safe return of those reportedly still in captivity.
Photos and videos of the moment quickly spread across social media, attracting widespread praise from Nigerians who commended the award-winning artiste for using his international influence to highlight the country’s ongoing abduction crisis and draw global attention to the fate of the affected schoolchildren and teachers.
