As Nigerians marked Children’s Day on May 27, the celebration was overshadowed by growing outrage over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from three schools in Oyo State, as well as the rising wave of kidnappings and insecurity across the country.
Disturbed by the recurring attacks on children and the seeming normalisation of tragedy, several entertainers took to social media to amplify calls for urgent action, using the occasion to highlight the plight of vulnerable Nigerians rather than join in the festivities.
Singer, Spyro, took to his page a day before Children’s Day to call out leaders in various capacities, including religious leaders, social influencers and celebrities with wide followings, urging them to speak up in a video.
He captioned the post, “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.”
