June 11, (THEWILL) — Afrobeats star Davido used his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on June 10 to spotlight the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire in Oyo State.
During his set, he wore a customized black leather jacket with badges bearing the names of the 39 pupils and 7 teachers, with “Bring Them Home” boldly displayed on the back.
In a backstage video, Davido expressed sympathy for the families and urged the government to intensify efforts to secure the victims’ release.
“May God be with the families of the abducted and the ones who have been killed. They still haven’t been rescued. We are praying every day and also praying that the government hastens its intervention,” he said.
Fans praised the gesture as a powerful use of his platform to highlight a serious issue.
Davido performed alongside Major Lazer, Ava Max, and BIA at the event, organized by FIFA in partnership with the Recording Academy as part of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The appearance also made him the first African artist to perform at two consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments, reinforcing his reputation as a global ambassador for Nigerian music and social causes.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
