Nigerian singer Spyro has publicly urged major entertainment figures, including Davido, Burna Boy, and Asake, to leverage their platforms to demand the safe rescue of abducted teachers and students in Oyo State.
In an emotional video shared online, Spyro challenged his industry colleagues to break their silence and advocate for the hostages. This appeal follows his previous criticisms of religious leaders whom he accused of remaining quiet on the mass abduction. He emphasized that high-profile artists possess the reach necessary to amplify the crisis and pressure authorities into action.
Spyro revealed that his plea was prompted by a disturbing new video featuring the school principal, Mrs. Alamu, who is currently held captive. In the footage, a visibly exhausted Mrs. Alamu begged President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the public to intervene. She disclosed that the captive teachers and pupils are being subjected to harsh weather conditions in a forest, exposed continuously to the sun and rain.
According to the principal, the kidnappers are losing patience and have threatened to execute another teacher if their demands are not met. Mrs. Alamu desperately urged the government to negotiate with the terrorists and comply with their terms to prevent further loss of life.
In reaction, Spyro said;
‘’I saw the video of the teachers yesterday and my heart broke. I wish there is something I can do. I am begging every single Nigerian. They are trying to distract us so that we do not speak with one voice because they know that once we are all speaking about this thing, there is pressure on them. I am begging you Burna Boy, Davido, I am begging every influential person…It can’t just be business as usual. I am begging you. Lend your voice to this course. Thsi children might be k!lled any moment from now. I am begging you. Let’s all speak up’.”
Watch the video he shared below
