The artist, known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, took a somber tone as he offered his condolences through a heartfelt song. In the video, shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Iyanya called for divine comfort for those affected by the tragedy and encouraged residents of Benue to hold onto hope despite the grief and devastation.
“We are praying for the people of Benue,” he wrote in the caption accompanying the post.
In the video message, Iyanya said:
“I want to dedicate this song to all the people of Benue State. It’s a trying time for the whole country because we all share your pain.
I pray God comforts everybody who lost a friend or brother, mother, father, family member. God will intervene.”
The artist further urged victims and their families to keep believing in God’s ability to turn sorrow into joy, reinforcing the message of hope and spiritual resilience in the face of suffering.
Iyanya’s gesture has been widely praised across social media, with fans and human rights advocates commending him for using his platform to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.
The Benue massacre is one of the deadliest attacks attributed to armed herdsmen in recent years, renewing concerns over national security, displacement, and the long-running conflict between farming communities and pastoralists. Iyanya’s tribute, while artistic in nature, echoes a broader call for peace, empathy, and urgent intervention in conflict-prone regions of the country.
His message highlights the increasingly important role of artists in using their voices not just for entertainment, but also for advocacy and healing in times of national distress.