Tiwa Savage Faces Backlash Over Comments On Oyo School Kidnapping

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has sparked reactions online after speaking about the recent kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oyo State.

The singer revealed in a video shared on X that she only became aware of the incident after seeing fellow artist Spyro speak about insecurity in the state. According to her, she later contacted some people to understand the full story because the issue was not widely discussed online.

Tiwa said the incident happened almost two weeks before she heard about it, adding that she also saw media personality KieKie talk about it online.

Her comments quickly triggered criticism on social media, with many users questioning why she reacted late to such a serious issue. Some accused her of avoiding political discussions, while others mocked her response and linked it to her alleged support for the current government.

The kidnapping incident had earlier caused nationwide concern after reports revealed that several school children were forcefully taken, while a teacher reportedly lost his life during the attack.