The recent slaughter of more than 200 villagers in Benue State has rippled through Nigeria.
This is igniting public outrage and drawing passionate responses from high‑profile entertainers.
From music icons to screen favourites, these celebrities are amplifying calls for accountability, an end to impunity and urgent help for the traumatised communities.
Mr Macaroni – “200 people? Just Like That?”
Popular skit‑maker and activist Mr Macaroni unleashed his anger on X (formerly Twitter).
He branded the attack “pure barbarism” and questioned government’s inaction as the death toll soared.
2Baba – “My State Is bleeding”
Benue‑born legend, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, posted an emotional Instagram video.
His voice cracks with sorrow and rage.
He labelled the killings a national emergency and pleaded for decisive, long‑term security measures.
MI Abaga – “We Cannot Normalise This”
Rapper MI Abaga wrote that the victims are “not statistics” but “families and communities being torn apart”.
He vowed that the fallen would not be forgotten and urged Nigerians to resist becoming numb to the bloodshed.
Kate Henshaw – “Lives Mean Nothing To them?”
Known for her activism, actress Kate Henshaw reposted multiple appeals for peace, condemning the cycle of violence and demanding immediate intervention.
Emeka Nwagbaraocha – “A media Blackout Is Hiding The Horror”
Far From Home star Emeka Nwagbaraocha slammed what he called an orchestrated information blackout.
He urged citizens and journalists alike to “humanise the victims” by sharing names, faces and stories rather than sterile numbers.
Ayra Starr – “Children Were Burnt In Their sleep”
After initial criticism for remaining silent, singer Ayra Starr began amplifying eyewitness reports.
These includes accounts of children murdered in their beds. She berated those still defending “an incompetent government.”
Odumodublvck – “Na film?”
Shocked rapper Odumodublvck highlighted the plight of a mother who lost five children.
He describes the carnage as “insane” and beyond cinematic horror.
Olamide – “Prayers Up For Benue”
Hip‑hop heavyweight, Olamide, offered a solemn prayer for the bereaved and encouraged fans to keep Benue in their thoughts.
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The chorus of celebrity voices reflects a broader frustration with what many see as selective outrage and insufficient federal response to persistent violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
Whether this surge of public pressure finally forces meaningful action remains to be seen, but the message from Nigeria’s creative community is unmistakable: enough is enough, and the victims must not be forgotten.
