Nigerian singer and songwriter Timi Dakolo has publicly accused Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national airline, of mishandling his luggage during a recent international trip.
In a video posted to his Instagram page on Thursday, Dakolo expressed frustration after what he described as a long and fruitless attempt to recover his missing bag.
The incident, according to him, occurred on June 26, 2025, during a trip from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a layover in Casablanca, Morocco.
The visibly upset artist said he flew business class and expected his luggage to be given priority. However, upon arrival in Freetown, his bag was nowhere to be found.
Narrating the incident, Dakolo said, “On the 26th of June, I flew from Lagos to Morocco, then from Morocco to Freetown. While boarding, I saw my bag being loaded from where I was sitting in the business class cabin. I asked the crew, and they assured me the bag would be put on the flight.”
However, he revealed that upon landing in Freetown, the bag was missing. “I got to Freetown and couldn’t find my bag. I reported the matter immediately. I filled out a form, called several times, sent emails, and even contacted NAHCO. But since that day, I haven’t seen my full luggage,” he added.
Dakolo hinted at possible foul play, saying, “It’s beginning to look like they stole my stuff. Air Maroc, please return my full luggage. This is not just any kind of luggage.”
More than three weeks after the incident, Dakolo’s bag remains unaccounted for. Despite repeated efforts to contact the airline and resolve the issue, he says there has been no helpful response from Royal Air Maroc.
“It’s not just about the cost of the items in the bag,” he said. “It’s the carelessness and the silence that are most upsetting. You can’t treat passengers like this and expect silence.”
Daddy Freeze calls on airline to return Dakolo’s belongings
Popular media personality and radio host, Daddy Freeze, has lent his voice to Dakolo’s complaint. In a separate video posted to his Instagram account, Freeze directly addressed Royal Air Maroc and urged the airline to return the singer’s belongings.
“Air Maroc, please, what is going on with Timi Dakolo’s bag?” he asked. “Can the authorities look into this matter and help retrieve his luggage?”
He added, “This is not just about Timi. It could be anyone. You buy a ticket, trust the airline with your belongings, and they disappear. That’s not right.”
The incident has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy for Dakolo. Some users shared similar experiences with Royal Air Maroc, alleging poor customer service and unaccounted luggage.
Many urged aviation authorities and regulatory bodies to investigate the matter and ensure that airlines operating in and out of Nigeria are held to international standards.
Dakolo concluded his message with a direct appeal to Royal Air Maroc: “Please return my luggage. I’m tired of the silence. This is not how to treat people.”
So far, Royal Air Maroc has not issued any official statement in response to the allegations.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of missing baggage in the aviation industry and raises questions about airline accountability and customer care. As travellers continue to share their stories, pressure mounts on airline operators to improve services and maintain trust.
For now, Timi Dakolo and his supporters await a response and, most importantly, the return of his missing bag.
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