Davido faults celebrities' silence on Nigeria's insecurity, injustice

Afrobeats star Davido has voiced strong criticism of Nigerian entertainers, including himself, for their perceived silence on the nation's escalating injustice and insecurity. In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, the singer urged public figures to become more vocal about pressing national issues.

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I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go.

"I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go," Davido wrote. He acknowledged the criticism celebrities often receive regardless of whether they speak out or remain silent, but stressed the importance of following one's conscience.

"Talk, dem go abuse you. No talk, dem go still abuse you. Do wetin your heart tell you. No reason am. Still on still pray for Nigeria," he added. The award-winning artist also expressed deep concern over the nation's state, extending his sympathies to victims of recent tragedies.

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Talk, dem go abuse you. No talk, dem go still abuse you. Do wetin your heart tell you. No reason am. Still on still pray for Nigeria.

Davido's comments emerged amidst widespread outrage over the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, an incident that reportedly resulted in the deaths of two teachers. Earlier in the week, Nigerian musician Falz had joined civil society organizations in calling for protests against the schoolchildren's abduction.

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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.