- Nigerian rapper and activist Falz joined protesters in Lagos on Democracy Day, voicing concerns over rising insecurity and the continued abduction of schoolchildren across the country.
- The protest formed part of wider demonstrations held in several Nigerian cities, where participants demanded action on insecurity, inflation, unemployment, and other economic challenges affecting citizens.
Nigerian rapper and activist Falz has joined protesters in Lagos to demand urgent action over rising insecurity and the continued abduction of schoolchildren across the country.
Speaking during the Democracy Day protest, the entertainer expressed concern over the state of security in Nigeria, particularly the recurring cases of kidnappings involving students.
He said:
“What’s going on in this country? Schools are still open while students are being kidn@pped. This must stop.”
The protest was part of demonstrations held across Lagos, Abuja, Oyo and other cities on Democracy Day.
According to reports, protesters under platforms such as #EndBadGovernance and various civil society groups called on the government to address growing insecurity and economic hardship affecting millions of Nigerians.
Participants also highlighted concerns over school kidnappings, inflation, unemployment and the impact of fuel subsidy removal on citizens.
Falz urged Nigerians to continue using democratic processes to express their concerns, while organisers reportedly vowed to sustain advocacy efforts if their demands are not addressed.
His participation sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing differing views.
@NaijaAstroArt: “Our Lagos brothers and sisters dey heroes!!! Dey stand against kidnapping while others dey wine and dine. Respect!!!”
@RealCeecee: “We are 😩😴 tireeeeeeeeeeee. Bola Tinubu has finished Nigeria and Nigerians. The poverty level is alarming.”
@GodblessNiq1pm: “Leaders lead by example, what assurance makes you different from the talking others 💁🏼♀️”
@daniel_ord56583: “Falx the bad guy,I love him so much with his music and keep up the great legacy of his father our father true spirit of revolutionary mind.”
@worldman47: “Him go still turn back go settle Na dem do for end sarz.”
@_Sampixels: “Lend your voices. APC has failed.”
@MuokwueA: “This one Is looking for political appointments, u dey wear eyes glasses come protest.”
@kings_the_first: “We need to realize the president doesn’t care. The only solution is him leaving.”
