Kiddwaya responds to backlash over Benue Killings

By Aderinola Abimbola

Nigerian media personality and reality tv star Kiddwaya, has responded to the backlash he received over his response to the Benue deaths.

Kiddwaya had earlier announced that he was receiving donations through his foundation to help victims and people living in need in Benue state.

Kiddwaya who happens to be a native of the state, stated on his X  handle on Thursday, that he understands the misunderstanding his donation post had caused.

“I’ve seen the comments. I hear the backlash. But I didn’t post about Benue for clout. I posted because I genuinely care. I am a Benue indigene and a proud Benue man. What’s happening there breaks my heart, and I couldn’t just look away. I took the donation post down because I saw the pain and misunderstanding it caused, not because I’m ashamed of helping, but because I respect your voices, even the angry ones,” he said.

He however reminded the people of the pain and tragedy caused in Benue. He also stated that his foundation was created to help in times like these.

“But let’s not forget what this is really about. Right now, people in Benue are being attacked. Families are being torn apart. Lives are being lost. Innocent children, mothers, and fathers, killed or displaced from their homes. That’s the real tragedy here. That’s what hurts and staying silent in the face of this kind of pain didn’t feel right. The Kiddwaya Foundation was built for moments like this, to step in where help is needed most. And like all foundations, community support is what gives it life. I can’t fix this crisis alone. But I can, and will, do my part,” he said.

Kiddwaya the son of billionaire Terry Waya, however stated, that he will not stop helping in the ways he can, regardless of people’s reactions and comments.

“Moving forward, I will continue on this journey of supporting my people. Nonetheless, with more of us standing together, we can do even more. For Benue, and for every Nigerian going through pain like this. Let me say this clearly: I will not stop caring. I will not stop showing up when lives are on the line. And I will continue to use what I have, my voice, my platform, and my resources, to help, no matter what anyone says. This isn’t about me. It never was. It’s about the Benue people, and i hope that when the noise fades, we’ll all remember what truly matters,” he said.