Entertainers cry out over school kids abduction

Nigerian entertainers have voiced strong condemnation over the escalating wave of insecurity and the abduction of schoolchildren, using the occasion of Children's Day to amplify their outrage. The recent kidnapping of students and teachers from three schools in Oyo State has overshadowed the May 27 celebration, prompting many celebrities to use their platforms to demand urgent action.

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This is not a vendetta against anyone, this is just a call to action as even the Bible says faith without works is dead. We have prayed enough; it’s time to act. I am a Jesus boy. I love God with all my heart, but right now we need to hold our leaders accountable; they are not above this. Please call out all your spiritual leaders, your celebrities and every single politician you know; we need them now. Evil prevails when the people keep quiet. @officialasiwajubat pls what is happening, your people need you sir.

Singer Spyro urged leaders, influencers, and fellow celebrities to speak out against the violence, emphasizing that prayer alone is insufficient. In a video post, he called for accountability from political and spiritual leaders, stating, "Evil prevails when the people keep quiet." He encouraged influential individuals to sensitize the public, urging followers to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and demand change from the government.

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Over 40 people kidnapped in Oyo State, most of them children; nursery and primary school children. The last image they have is of them being tortured.

Rapper Falz lamented the situation, noting the pain of families unable to celebrate with their children due to the abductions. He highlighted the indifference of political leaders who continue campaigning for the 2027 elections despite the pervasive insecurity. Actress BamBam expressed deep distress over the ongoing violence, questioning the nation's response and the effectiveness of public outcry. "We are all crying, making posts, and having AI create flyers for us. What are we going to do about it? What is the plan, guys?" she asked, referencing past abductions like that of the Chibok girls.

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It’s too much… the children… the deaths… our hearts… Please comfort those who mourn and give us wisdom and strength to navigate all this… It’s too much, Lord; it’s just too much. We are not okay.

Social media influencer Kie Kie also joined the chorus of concern, though her specific comments were cut short in the provided text. The entertainers' collective voice underscores a growing public frustration with the government's handling of the security crisis, particularly its impact on vulnerable children and communities. Their activism reflects a desire for tangible solutions and a more robust response to the persistent threats across the country.

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So what are we going to do about it? We are all crying, making posts, and having AI create flyers for us. What are we going to do about it? What is the plan, guys? There was Chibok girls; there have been different versions of these abductions; now it’s the kids in Oyo State.