Afrobeats star Stanley Omah Didia, widely known as Omah Lay, has said that Nigeria will not improve through prayers alone, insisting that real change requires citizens to take deliberate and proactive steps.
In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, the singer argued that both religious appeals and spiritual declarations will remain ineffective unless Nigerians take concrete action to address the country’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship.
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He wrote, “No Jesus, no Allah, no prayer is saving us. Nothing changes until we wake TF up.”
Omah Lay’s comments came amid widespread calls from Christian and Islamic clerics urging Nigerians to pray for the nation following a recent spike in violent attacks across several states.
Religious leaders have continued to appeal for divine intervention, but many young Nigerians say those calls are no longer enough.
The singer joins a growing list of public figures who have expressed frustration over the country’s deteriorating security situation.
Don Jazzy, Davido, Falz, Mr Macaroni and several other celebrities have taken to social media to condemn the latest incidents and demand urgent government intervention.
Earlier in the week, suspected terrorists attacked a church in Kwara State, killing worshippers, while gunmen abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, leaving one staff member dead. The attacks have sparked national outrage, with many Nigerians urging authorities to move beyond promises and take decisive action.
The insecurity crisis has also revived debates about whether Nigeria should seek international assistance.
Singer Yemi Alade, in a post on Wednesday, rejected suggestions of foreign military involvement.
She argued that “African problems need African solutions, not new problem,” warning that external intervention could worsen the situation.
Meanwhile, others have called for stronger collaboration with global partners to combat terrorism and banditry more effectively.
Omah Lay’s remarks highlight the increasing divide between those who believe prayer remains a powerful tool and those who insist that Nigeria needs urgent structural reforms, stronger leadership, and community-driven action.
As insecurity continues to spread across the country, the pressure on government officials, security agencies, and community leaders is mounting, with more Nigerians demanding accountability and tangible results.
