Davido Honours Abducted Oyo Pupils During FIFA Concert

Afrobeats superstar Davido used his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw global attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The singer appeared on stage wearing a custom-made jacket bearing the names of the 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers who were kidnapped in the area, alongside the inscription “Bring Them Home.”

Davido’s gesture came during the high-profile FIFA event held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where he performed alongside other international acts as part of activities marking one year to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By displaying the names of the victims on a global stage, the award-winning artist amplified calls for their safe return and renewed public awareness of the abduction, which has sparked widespread concern across Nigeria.

The symbolic act has drawn praise from many Nigerians, who described it as a powerful reminder that the victims’ story should not be forgotten and that efforts to secure their release must continue.