APC Praise Singer, Rarara Blasts Davido Over ‘Bring Them Home’ Outfit At World Cup Concert 

Popular Hausa musician and All Progressive Congress praise singer, Dauda Adamu Kahutu, widely known as Rarara, has criticised Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, over his decision to spotlight Nigeria’s security challenges during a recent international performance.

The controversy followed Davido’s appearance at the countdown concert for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he wore a jacket emblazoned with the message “Bring Them Home” alongside the names of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State.

The victims were among those kidnapped on May 15 when armed assailants attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area, abducting 39 pupils and seven members of staff.

After the event, Davido took to social media to explain the significance of his outfit, saying it was intended to draw attention to the plight of the victims while honouring Nigerians affected by violence and insecurity.

“From Nigeria to the world I will always represent my people with pride,” he wrote.

“Grateful to perform on this stage for the #FIFAWorldCup2026 pre-show but still praying for the souls we’ve lost, their families, and for peace. We carry our people everywhere we go.”

However, Rarara faulted the singer’s actions, arguing that raising such sensitive security concerns before a global audience amounted to portraying the country negatively.

In a video shared on his verified Facebook page, the singer described Davido’s conduct as misguided and potentially harmful to Nigeria’s reputation.

“I rarely comment on issues like this, but what Davido did was barbaric,” Rarara said.

“In my opinion, Davido and those who think like him are acting foolishly. How do you take a national security issue and showcase it before the entire world? What exactly was the objective?”

He questioned the rationale behind displaying the names of the abducted victims at an international event, insisting that such matters should not be used to shape global perceptions of the country.

“Davido took the names of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, placed them on the Nigerian flag and displayed them in America. What did he hope to achieve? Was the intention to turn the issue into politics?” he asked.

Rarara further alleged that the singer’s actions may have been politically motivated, suggesting that Davido was seeking to generate sympathy for his uncle, who is contesting an election under the Accord Party platform, while simultaneously criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

“Is it because his uncle is running for office on the platform of Accord Party while Tinubu belongs to APC? Is that why insecurity should become a campaign tool?” he queried.

“Anyone who uses insecurity for political campaigns does not fully understand the gravity of the situation.”

Drawing an analogy to explain his position, Rarara said publicising the country’s security struggles on a global stage was akin to exposing a family’s private troubles for public consumption.

“What Davido did is like exposing your own mother’s nakedness, taking her photograph abroad and then asking people to help cover her. It makes no sense,” he said.

The singer also maintained that security-related matters are often more complex than they appear and should be approached with caution.

According to him, the abduction of the Oyo schoolchildren was allegedly linked to efforts by terrorist groups to secure the release of some of their members who had been arrested by security agencies.

“People should not rush into discussions about insecurity without understanding the facts,” he stated.

“Some terrorists were arrested. When attempts to secure their release failed, innocent schoolchildren were kidnapped as leverage. The authorities had already made it clear that the terrorists would not be freed and that the victims would be rescued.”

Rarara argued that it was inappropriate for Davido to draw international attention to the incident while efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the abductees.

“The President and security agencies were handling a delicate situation, yet Davido chose that moment to present the issue to the world,” he said.

He also warned content creators and public figures against amplifying narratives that could inadvertently aid criminal elements or undermine national interests.

“You cannot travel to countries like China and openly promote issues the authorities do not want highlighted. There are limits everywhere,” he said.

“Some content creators do not understand the consequences of what they are doing. Others do it deliberately. Some are influenced by politicians, while others are simply chasing popularity, engagement and followers.”