“Your Fans Are Suffering; Silence Makes Us Complicit”. Afrobeat Singer Spyro Challenges Fellow Celebrities to Demands Government Accountability
Afrobeats Star Spyro Calls on Nigerian Artists to Confront Government Failures
Lagos, Nigeria; November 6, 2025,
Nigerian singer and songwriter Oludipe Oluwasanmi, popularly known as Spyro, has ignited a wave of online debate after urging his fellow entertainers to use their influence to demand greater government accountability amid Nigeria’s deepening economic crisis.
“Our Fans Are Hungry, Use Your Voice”
In a series of passionate posts shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday morning, Spyro called on musicians and social media influencers to stop turning a blind eye to the hardships facing everyday Nigerians.
“My fellow artists, we have the largest following in this country. Why are we quiet when the government is failing us? Your fans are hungry, your fans are suffering use your voice!”
Spyro went on to emphasize the collective power of celebrity advocacy, writing:
“It’s not just about dropping hits; it’s about hitting back at injustice. If we all tweet, post, and demand accountability on issues like fuel prices, insecurity, and corruption, things will change. Silence makes us complicit.”
He concluded his thread with a rallying message:
“Tag your favorite celeb right now and ask them; What are you doing for the people who made you? Let’s start today November 6, 2025. No more excuses.”
From Humble Beginnings to Outspoken Star, his biography.
Born on March 2, 1994, in Lagos, Spyro’s rise in the Afrobeats scene has been marked by persistence and purpose. A graduate of Estate Management from the University of Lagos, he began pursuing music full-time in 2018.
His breakout hit, “Who Is Your Guy” (2022), became a continental anthem, surpassing 100 million Spotify streams and earning him the Headies Award for Best R&B Single.
Beyond music, Spyro is known for his faith-driven lifestyle and youth empowerment initiatives, including the Spyro Foundation, launched in 2023 to support underprivileged students in music education.
Following a near-fatal car accident in 2024, he has frequently spoken about finding deeper purpose through his platform.
Praise and Pushback; audience’s ignites
Spyro’s post quickly went viral, amassing over 500,000 views and 10,000 retweets within hours. Many fans and public figures applauded his courage.
Actress Uju Okoli commented, “Spyro, you’ve said it all! More celebs need this fire. #DemandAccountability.”
Influencer Tunde Ednut echoed the sentiment: “Finally, someone speaking facts. Artists, wake up!”
However, not everyone agreed. Rapper Blaqbonez dismissed the call, tweeting, “Easy there, Spyro. Not everyone wants to be a politician. Focus on the music, bro.”
Online polls conducted by Pulse Nigeria showed 68% approval for Spyro’s message, but also revealed deep divisions about the role of artists in political discourse especially in Nigeria’s tense political climate.
A Turning Point or Just Noise
Moveover, Spyro’s bold statement has reignited a broader conversation about celebrity responsibility and social consciousness in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
With inflation climbing to 34% and youth unemployment exceeding 50%, his challenge resonates with a growing section of fans demanding authenticity and action from their idols.
Whether Spyro’s call becomes a catalyst for change or fades into another social media trend may depend on whether other big names like Davido, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage choose to lend their voices to the cause.
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