Harry Archie
An online debate has broken out after political praise singer Dauda Kahutu Rarara criticized Afrobeats star Davido over his public message on Nigeria’s insecurity.
The controversy started when Davido appeared at a FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown event in Los Angeles wearing a jacket that read “Bring Them Home,” along with the names of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State.
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The message was widely seen as a call to address kidnapping and insecurity in Nigeria.
Rarara reacted in a video, saying Davido’s action painted Nigeria in a bad light and should not have been taken to an international stage.
His comments quickly sparked backlash online, with many users accusing him of focusing on the singer instead of the insecurity problem itself.
Davido later responded on X (formerly Twitter) with a short post, “Debidoo,” a playful mock of how Rarara pronounced his name.
That reply further fueled the argument online.While some people supported Rarara’s view that Nigeria’s image should be protected, many others defended Davido, saying he was simply using his global platform to draw attention to kidnappings and violence in the country.
Social media users were sharply divided. Some said Rarara should focus more on speaking against insecurity, while others accused Davido of disrespecting Hausa identity with his response.
In his defense, Davido later issued a statement in Hausa and English, insisting that Nigerians should not stay silent about insecurity just to protect political interests.
He said patriotism means speaking the truth about national problems and urged citizens to put the country first above politics and personal interests.
