The award-winning singer stirred conversations worldwide when he appeared at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles wearing a specially designed outfit bearing the names of 39 kidnapped schoolchildren and seven teachers reportedly abducted from communities in Oyo State.
The black jacket featured the bold inscription, “Bring Them Home,” while the word “Nigeria” was prominently displayed on his shirt, turning his performance into a powerful call for awareness and action.
Following the event, Davido reinforced his message with a brief but impactful post on social media.
“BRING THEM HOME,” he wrote.
However, the gesture drew criticism from Reno Omokri, who questioned the wisdom of using high-profile international platforms to highlight kidnapping cases.
According to Omokri, excessive publicity surrounding such incidents could inadvertently benefit criminal groups. Referencing a quote commonly attributed to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, he argued that “publicity is the oxygen of terrorism,” suggesting that widespread attention may serve the interests of kidnappers.
While acknowledging that Davido’s intentions may have been sincere, Omokri maintained that the approach could produce unintended consequences.
Rather than directly engaging in a war of words, Davido appeared to respond in his own way. The singer shared more photos from the FIFA concert and once again amplified the same message that sparked the debate.
“BRING THEM HOME,” he wrote, standing firm on his call for the safe return of the abducted victims.
The exchange has since generated mixed reactions online, with supporters praising Davido for using his global platform to raise awareness, while others continue to debate the effectiveness of such public campaigns.
