# ransom was a social media response to the April 14 kidnapping of 276 Nigerian girls . The cries of worried people inspired people worldwide to participate in the campaign . But as weeks became months and prospects of the schoolgirls ' release seemed slim , the social media campaign slowly dwindled . Alasholuyi Kehinde from Lagos , Nigeria , kept up the campaign as its popularity faded . He demanded the release of the Chibok girls every day for more than 100 days .
# ransom was a social media response to the April 14 kidnapping of 276 Nigerian girls . The cries of worried people inspired people worldwide to participate in the campaign . Alasholuyi Kehinde from Lagos , Nigeria , kept up the campaign as its popularity faded . He demanded the release of the Chibok girls every day for more than 100 days .