Tosin Clegg
Afrobeats sensation, Davido made headlines again after several posts he made on X (formally Twitter.) It all started on Wednesday, when he shared a thought provoking and controversial post which stated: “Then when niggas get on that timing its bullying … im on that timing !! Im on that fuck shit all year !! Rubbish .. the good things una no go point out … YALL CANT SURVIVE ONE DAY IN OUR SHOES ! Nonsense make una leave me oo .. getaaaat!!!”
The post was immediately met with backlash, sparking a wave of criticism and heated reactions online. In response, he dropped additional remarks in an attempt to clarify his stance, but instead, it only intensified the controversy, spiraling into a situation that quickly grew beyond his control.
And just like the exchange between Davido and some trolls went on, followers of other artists he frequently gets caught up with took their turns hitting him with comments which he graciously replied.
What truly broke the camel’s back was when a particular account weighed in on Davido’s private jet claims, alleging that the jets he often references are not personally owned but rather belong to his family. The account went further to post a supposed list of individuals entitled to use the jets with Davido’s name included implying that his access is shared and not exclusive.
This particular post met David on a bad note as he replied in a distasteful way saying, “I GIVE YOU 1 hr … show me ur papa car …1..2..3 go ! One hour and u go show proof .. paper work … ur mouth go finish today!! U are the most useless child any parent can have… if u no show that car in one hour u be bastard.”
The 30BG leader wasn’t holding back, firing back at nearly everyone who trolled him online. Rather than ignoring the comments, he met each one with a direct reply, with responses that only added more fuel to an already heated situation. What could have been a passing moment quickly escalated into a full-blown drama. As the hours went by, the backlash grew even more intense, spiraling beyond control. And just when it seemed like things were finally dying down, he reignited the conversation with yet another post, “ This free this free jet wey i dey fly all around the world dey really pain una … im sorry its my birth rite … in my next life i go come back as fulcanizer ma binu … 3rd on the way btw .”
Just as he posted this a significant number of users expressed strong disdain. Many felt the announcement was uncalled for especially in light of the economic hardship currently facing millions of Nigerians. Critics argued that the singer’s public display of wealth came off as boastful and unnecessary, suggesting it lacked sensitivity and self-awareness. Some users questioned the authenticity of the claim, while others sarcastically responded with memes and jabs, accusing him of using the announcement to chase clout or distract from recent controversies.
Despite the backlash, fans and close friends showed support for his commitment to his career and the rewards that comes with it of which the private jet seems to be one off. However, the overall sentiment leaned heavily towards criticism, with several netizens calling for celebrities to be more mindful of how they communicate luxury in public spaces. The conversation also reignited discussions about class disparity, social responsibility, and the fine line between motivation and flaunting.
The actual truth is that Davido wasn’t having it with anyone anymore because it seems like as much as he did good several persons still found reasons to come for him uncontrollably making harsh statements without taking things to mind before they did. But on the wake of Thursday 10th of July morning some of his posts on X had been taken down probably based on some reconsideration of the posts he shared. But what would we really call these outbursts?
Sadly, this appears to be yet another case of relentless trolls and overly invested fans fueling unnecessary drama online. What began as a personal expression quickly spiraled into a social media frenzy, with critics dissecting every word and fans either defending or escalating the situation. The incident highlights the increasingly toxic nature of online spaces where public figures, no matter how successful, are often subjected to intense scrutiny, provocation, and judgment.
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