Popular Nigerian cinematographer and music video director, TG Omori, has sparked heated conversations online after publicly questioning the silence of both local and international media on the widespread killings of Christians in Nigeria.
In a tweet posted on his official X handle (@boy_director), Omori asked:
“How has the media been able to stay so quiet about the thousands of Christians killed in Nigerian ?”
The statement, which quickly went viral, reignited debate over the coverage—or lack thereof—of ongoing violence affecting Christian communities, particularly in Nigeria’s northern and middle-belt regions.
Rising Insecurity, Limited Coverage
Nigeria has for years grappled with religiously linked violence, banditry, and insurgency. Human rights organisations report that thousands of Christians have been killed in targeted attacks since 2009, with recent data suggesting that the toll in 2025 alone already numbers in the thousands. Incidents in states such as Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, and Borno continue to raise alarm.
Yet critics argue that such tragedies often fail to dominate media headlines compared to other issues, a gap Omori was keen to highlight.
Public Reactions
His remarks drew widespread reactions from social media users. Some applauded him for using his platform to spotlight an underreported crisis. Others, however, warned against framing the violence solely along religious lines, pointing to broader drivers such as ethnic tensions, land disputes, and general insecurity.
Why It Matters
Observers note that when celebrities like TG Omori weigh in on national issues, they often succeed in bringing mainstream attention to subjects previously overlooked. Advocacy groups believe the outcry could push for more balanced reporting and increased pressure on government to address the humanitarian toll.
For now, Omori’s post has once again raised an uncomfortable question for Nigeria’s media and policymakers: why do mass killings in rural communities so often go unnoticed until public outrage forces them into the spotlight?