Kiddwaya is speaking up after facing major backlash over his call for public donations to support victims of the recent Benue massacre. The Big Brother Naija star came under fire after appealing to Nigerians through his foundation, asking them to contribute funds for families affected by the attack in Yelewata, Benue State.
His request didn’t sit well with many online users, who pointed to his luxurious lifestyle and questioned why someone of his wealth would seek public help instead of funding the relief personally. The backlash grew quickly and led Kiddwaya to delete the original post from X.
Now responding to the criticism, the reality TV star says his intention was to bring more attention to the humanitarian crisis in Benue. “I am happy with the attention that I am getting, because it shines the light on how important the Benue crisis is. So I thank you all,” he said.
Kiddwaya also made it clear that the donations received would be used strictly for providing essential support. “The money donated will be used to help some of the families affected to provide shelter, clothing, feeding, and medicine,” he added.
He encouraged people directly affected by the tragedy to reach out to his team. “Please email us if you are affected, and we will do our best to assist with your urgent needs.”
Despite the controversy, Kiddwaya seems focused on helping those in need. While some still question the method, others are watching closely to see how the funds will be distributed.
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