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Artiste Condemns Davido’s New Music Video
A Port Harcourt based
Afro hip hop artiste popularly known as African King has joined other entertainers in condemning Davido’s use of different banned substances suspected to be cocain, fire arms and ‘runs’ girls in the music video of his newest single titled “Fans Mi’ in which he features top American rapper, Meek Mill.
The artiste who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently, noted that Davido was ill-advised to showcase such substance especially now that he is on top of his music career and has received international recognision.
He stressed that the irresponsible act has reduced his soaring profile as many now regard him as a drug peddler even though he has defended the substance as a cassava glour. According to him, the damage had been done and would be difficult to redeem.
David Adedeji Adeleke popularly called Davido is the son of a billionare businessman, Dr. Deji Adeleke. He was born on November 21st, 1992 in Atlanta-Georgia, United States of America. He was brought up in Lagos State.
Davido came to lime- light in 2011 after his popular song Back When that featured Nigerian rapper, Naetoc. He has his own record label tagged O.B.O. Genesis. The MTN brand Ambassador started music production at the age of 13.
He has worked with several artistes in Nigeria namely; NPZ, Dammy Krana and popular Afro music stars like Wizkid, Ice Prince, Tuface, Naetoc, Olamide, Lynxxx and Skales.
After dropping his popular Album, “Dami-Duro” in November last year his popularity skyrocketed making him one of the most loved Nigerian Afro pop singer today. On October 23, 2013 Davido partnered with Guiness for the Guiness word of more concert. Davido has won BET Award, Kora award and Channel O Music Video Award, Ghana music award and a Nigerian music award.
Others include: Nigerian music Award, two African Mizik Magazine Awards, seven Nigerian entertainment awards and two Pynamice All Youth Award among others.
The 20 years old Davido acquired a mansion in Lekki, Phase I which cost a whopping N140 million among other very expensive property.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’