Nigerian singer Davido and former presidential aide Reno Omokri are trading public criticism following Davido’s appearance at a FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles. Multiple reports say Davido wore a jacket bearing the names of more than 40 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State in May, along with the message “Bring Them Home.” While some observers praised the gesture, Omokri argues that such high-profile publicity can unintentionally benefit the abductors by giving them visibility and encouraging recruitment, fear, and funding. He contends that media attention can complicate negotiations and rescue efforts. According to the reports, the dispute intensified when Davido shared a video of Omokri on Instagram and mocked him, prompting Omokri to respond with criticism of Davido’s language. Omokri also cites past experience from the 2014 Chibok Girls abduction and references guidance that public messaging should avoid granting terrorists undue attention. Despite the disagreement, Omokri’s statements end with a conciliatory tone toward understanding his viewpoint.
Reno Omokri and Davido clash over Davido’s World Cup tribute for abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Nigerian singer Davido and former presidential aide Reno Omokri are trading public criticism following Davido’s appearance at a FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles. Multiple reports say Da...
- Davido wore a “Bring Them Home” jacket at a FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles highlighting abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers.
- Reno Omokri criticises the gesture, saying international publicity could empower kidnappers and complicate rescue efforts.
- The dispute escalates after Davido posts a video of Omokri on Instagram with mocking remarks.
- Omokri responds by criticising Davido’s language as inappropriate for an international celebrity.
- Omokri cites past cases and guidance suggesting publicity can affect terrorist operations and objectives.
Ambassador-designate to Mexico and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has defended his criticism of Afrobeats star Davido after the singer wore a jacket highlighting abducted schoolchildren during a FIFA World Cup countdown concert in Los Angeles.Davido’s jacket featured the names of over 40 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State in May, alongside the message “Bring Them Home.” While many praised the gesture, Omokri argued it inadvertently gave terrorists the publicity they seek.The dispute escalated when Davido posted a video of Omokri on Instagram, mocking him with a caption that included insults. In response, Omokri condemned the language as “vulgar” and unbecoming of an international celebrity representing Nigeria.Omokri reiterated that while Davido’s intentions may have been noble, amplifying terrorist acts on global stages risks aiding recruitment, spreading fear, and boosting funding. He drew parallels with the 2014 Chibok Girls abduction, claiming the global #BringBackOurGirls campaign complicated rescue efforts and emboldened Boko Haram.Quoting Margaret Thatcher’s famous line, “publicity is the oxygen of terrorism,” Omokri urged celebrities to avoid inadvertently empowering violent groups. He also referenced UNESCO guidelines advising public figures not to grant terrorists undue publicity.Despite the heated exchange, Omokri concluded his statement with a conciliatory tone: “I hope you now understand my point of view. Thanks again, and may God bless you.”
2 months agoNigerian singer Davido criticises Reno Omokri following FIFA performance remarks, igniting social media debate over support for Oyo state abductions.
2 months agoReno Omokri criticises Davido's tribute to abducted Oyo schoolchildren at the World Cup concert, warning it may aid terrorists and complicate rescue efforts.
2 months agoReno Omokri criticises Davido’s public advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren, arguing that global publicity on such cases helps terrorists and hinders r Read More: https://punchng.com/omokri-faults-davido-says-publicity-on-abducted-oyo-pupils-helps-terrorists/
2 months agoReacting in a lengthy post on X on Thursday, Omokri argued that such publicity risks empowering the perpetrators rather than securing the victims’ release. The post Reno Omokri criticises Davido over advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren appeared first on Vanguard News.
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