Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has held talks with Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, on how the creative industry can contribute to rebuilding public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, particularly among young Nigerians.

The meeting, which took place in Lagos, focused on stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the entertainment industry, with discussions centring on the influence of music, culture and popular figures in shaping public conversations and police-community relations.

Disu said the engagement was part of his administration’s broader efforts to work with stakeholders across society to reposition the Police and strengthen public confidence in the institution. He said influential voices within the creative sector could help create better understanding between police officers and the communities they serve.

The Inspector-General also highlighted the potential of Nigeria’s Orange Economy, pointing to the opportunities within the creative sector and its ability to contribute to economic development while providing a platform for stronger engagement between the Police and the public.

Burna Boy expressed support for the direction being pursued by the IGP and indicated his willingness to contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening the relationship between the Police and Nigerians, especially members of the younger generation.

The engagement comes amid broader efforts by the Police leadership to work with stakeholders outside the traditional security sector in addressing public perception and strengthening police-community relations. The Police said collaboration with creatives, youths, the media, civil society and other stakeholders would be important to the process.

The meeting between Disu and Burna Boy therefore signals an attempt to explore the influence of Nigeria’s entertainment industry as part of wider efforts to improve communication and understanding between the Police and citizens. However, no specific programme or formal initiative arising from the meeting was publicly detailed in the reports reviewed.