Burna Boy Meets IGP Disu Over Plans to Rebuild Police Trust Among Youths

Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has met with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to discuss how the country’s creative industry could help rebuild public trust in the Nigeria Police Force, particularly among young Nigerians.

The meeting took place at the Police House in Lagos on Saturday, according to reports published on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Creative Industry and Police-Youth Relations

The discussion focused on the influence of entertainment and the wider creative industry in shaping public conversations and connecting with younger audiences.

IGP Disu said collaboration with influential stakeholders outside the security sector could contribute to efforts aimed at improving the relationship between police officers and the communities they serve.

According to the reports, the police leadership sees Nigeria’s creative sector as an important platform for communicating with young people and encouraging greater understanding between citizens and law enforcement.

Burna Boy Signals Support

Burna Boy reportedly expressed support for the direction of the initiative and indicated his willingness to contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening relations between the police and Nigerians, especially the younger generation.

The singer’s involvement has attracted attention because of his longstanding public engagement with issues affecting young Nigerians and policing in the country.

His 2021 song “20 10 20” addressed the #EndSARS period and the concerns surrounding police brutality and the events at Lekki Toll Gate.

IGP Highlights Nigeria’s Creative Economy

Disu also spoke about the potential of Nigeria’s “Orange Economy” — a broad term covering creative sectors such as music, film, fashion and digital content.

The IGP said the influence of these industries could be used to shape conversations, build bridges and encourage better understanding between the police and communities.

The meeting therefore represents an attempt to explore cooperation between law enforcement and an industry with significant influence among Nigerian youths.

What Happens Next?

While the meeting has generated attention, reports available as of October 4 did not provide details of a specific programme or formal agreement that would immediately follow the engagement.

It remains to be seen whether the discussion will lead to structured initiatives involving artists, young Nigerians, police-community programmes or other creative-industry partnerships.

For now, the meeting has opened a conversation between the police leadership and one of Nigeria’s most internationally recognised musicians about the role of culture and entertainment in public trust.

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