Davido’s World Cup appearance barbaric, it projected Nigeria in bad light – Rarara

Famous Hausa praise singer, Dauda Adamu Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has criticised Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke (Davido), accusing him of portraying Nigeria negatively on the global stage following his recent performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert.

Davido had performed at the international event wearing a jacket inscribed with “Bring Them Home,” alongside the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, in a symbolic call for their release.

The gesture came in the wake of the abduction of 39 students and seven teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, an incident that has continued to generate national and international concern.

Following the performance, Davido posted on social media expressing solidarity with victims of insecurity in Nigeria, saying he would always use his platform to represent his people while praying for peace and justice.

However, reacting in a video shared on his Facebook page, Rarara condemned the singer’s action, describing it as inappropriate and damaging to Nigeria’s image abroad.

“I do not usually react to issues like this, but what Davido did was barbaric,” he said. “Davido and those who think like him are not helping the country.”

He questioned the motive behind displaying the names of abducted victims on an international stage, arguing that the action could be politically motivated.

“Is it because his uncle is contesting an election on the Accord Party platform and Tinubu is in APC? Is that why insecurity must become a campaign tool?” he asked.

Rarara also claimed that insecurity-related issues should not be publicly amplified without understanding the full context, insisting that such matters are sensitive and tied to ongoing security operations.

He further alleged that the kidnappings followed the arrest of some suspected terrorists and that security agencies were already engaged in efforts to secure the victims’ release.

According to him, public commentary on such incidents should be handled with caution to avoid complicating security operations or aiding criminal narratives.

“Insecurity is not something to be casually discussed without full understanding. There are facts the public may not know,” he said.

He added that some individuals use security-related issues for political gain or social media attention, warning that such actions could have unintended consequences.

Rarara maintained that while insecurity remains a serious national concern, it should not be projected in a manner that could embarrass the country internationally or undermine ongoing security efforts.