Nigerians have urged Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to extend his political advocacy beyond the forthcoming Osun State governorship election and speak out more consistently on national issues. Some also challenged him to make good on his comments by reporting President Bola Tinubu to U.S. President Donald Trump over broader governance concerns.
The reactions followed Davido’s warning that he would seek Trump’s intervention if the August 15 Osun governorship election is allegedly manipulated.
The statement sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users arguing that the singer appears more outspoken when political matters concern his family or Osun State than when addressing nationwide issues affecting millions of Nigerians.
Several commenters questioned why Davido did not take a similar stance during the 2023 presidential election or on pressing national challenges such as economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment and the rising cost of living.
Others noted that, given his large youth following and previous involvement in political conversations, the singer could use his platform to amplify concerns affecting Nigerians across the country rather than limiting his activism to issues linked to his family.
Below are some of the reactions shared on X:
- @Barnny_sommy: “Davido always comes out to fight when his family is involved. For three years, he stayed quiet while Nigerians suffered, only to speak up now.”
- @NC_Okonkwo: “Why didn’t you involve Biden when the 2023 presidential election allegedly went wrong? If the Osun election is rigged, everyone will simply move on.”
- @stevejioff: “Davido is a great guy, but it’s disappointing that he rarely speaks on issues affecting Nigerian youths unless it concerns his family’s political interests in Osun.”
- @Mind____Game: “Davido didn’t call on Trump when women and children were being kidnapped, but now he’s doing so over a personal political interest.”
- @Akpomamus186428: “This appears to be about self-interest. You maintained a cordial relationship with Tinubu despite criticisms of his administration, but now that the issue affects your family, you’re calling on Trump.”
- @TheRealEmma22: “If you’re serious, involve Trump now before the election. The earlier international attention is drawn to the process, the better.”
The comments reflect differing opinions among Nigerians over the role celebrities should play in national discourse and whether public figures should speak consistently on broader governance and social issues, regardless of personal or family interests.