Two of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment figures, Falz and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, have spoken separately about the country’s growing security problems and political direction, calling for stronger leadership and more civic responsibility.

Falz reacted after reports of a deadly attack in Kaiama area of Kwara State, which left many residents dead and others displaced. The rapper said the tragedy reflects a wider national problem where violence keeps repeating itself without clear answers from authorities.

In a message shared online, Falz questioned why government responses often end with public sympathy instead of concrete action.

“We hear condolences every time, but we rarely hear who was arrested or how justice will be served,” he said.

While security forces were later sent to the affected community, Falz argued that intervention usually comes after damage has already been done.

He also turned his attention to religious leadership, saying some church leaders focus too much on prayer while avoiding difficult conversations about politics and accountability.

 According to him, religious spaces should help people understand their civic rights instead of becoming platforms for politicians to seek approval.
“At moments like this, people need guidance, not just comfort,” he said.

Speaking on a separate programme, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde focused on the bigger picture as Nigeria looks toward the 2027 elections. She said the country has all it needs to succeed but continues to struggle because of weak leadership and poor respect for the law.
She stressed that progress cannot happen without discipline at the top.

“When leaders fail to lead by example, the whole system suffers,” she said.

Omotola called for leaders who are willing to put the country before personal interest, pointing to Ghana’s former leader Jerry Rawlings as someone who showed firmness and sacrifice.

She also shared a personal experience from the 2023 elections, saying she witnessed people being prevented from voting because of their ethnic background. When she spoke up, she said she was threatened.
To her, this shows that unity remains one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges.

“We can’t build a strong nation while dividing ourselves,” she said. “Every group has something to contribute.”

Nigeria has faced repeated security crises in different regions over the past year, alongside public frustration with political leadership and ethnic tensions from the last election cycle. As 2027 approaches, more public figures are using their platforms to speak openly about governance, unity and accountability.
For Falz and Omotola, the message is not about politics alone, but about responsibility, from leaders, religious institutions and citizens alike.