Benue Crisis: Iyanya Dedicates Song To Victims

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Iyanya has released a song in tribute to victims of the recent herdsmen attacks in Benue State.

The tribute comes in the wake of growing national attention following reports that over 200 people were killed in Yelewata, Guma LGA.

In the heartfelt track, Iyanya expressed sympathy for the people of Benue, offered prayers for divine intervention, and encouraged the victims to keep their faith in God, assuring them that their sorrow could be turned into joy.

Sharing the video via X, he captioned it, “We are praying for the people of Benue.”

He said, “I want to dedicate this song to all people of Benue State. It’s 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.”

We are praying for the people of Benue 🙏🏿🕊️ pic.twitter.com/3fGIbEcB9P

— its iyanyaaaaaa 🦁 (@Iyanya) June 17, 2025