Afrobeat star, Davido
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido used the global platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert to draw attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
During his performance at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on June 10, the Grammy-nominated singer wore a jacket bearing the names of the kidnapped pupils and teachers, bringing their situation before a worldwide audience.
Davido performed alongside Major Lazer and Diplo at one of three FIFA Countdown Concerts held simultaneously across the United States, Canada and Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The gesture has drawn praise from fans and advocates, with many commending the singer for using his international platform to raise awareness about the victims and the ongoing security challenges affecting schools in Nigeria.
