Davido Responds To Tribal Critism, Sets Record Straight On Igbo Heritage

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to a social media post condemning his association with the Igbos.

Naijaonpoint reports that a netizen on 𝕏 had criticised his association with the Igbo community.

However, Davido clarified that he is Igbo by blood.

... by user @Yakbel on Tuesday cautioned the singer against maintaining close ties with Igbos, suggesting that they would eventually betray him.

The user wrote, “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest. Yoruba boy dey frolick with Ibos in 2025, they want your head and everything you have to belong to them. You can never satisfy Ibos ooo. IBOs are not people you surround yourself with as a Yoruba man.”

In a swift and clear response, Davido dismissed the tribal sentiment, replying, “Lol, I AM IGBO by blood.”

The singer’s statement has since sparked widespread reactions, with many praising him for rejecting divisive rhetoric and affirming unity across Nigeria’s ethnic lines.

Meanwhile, Davido has shared that if he hadn’t pursued a career in music, journalism would have been his alternative path.

Speaking during a recent chat with 96.1 The Beat in Atlanta, the multi-award-winning singer explained his enthusiasm for press and media engagements, highlighting how it sets him apart from many of his peers.

Davido stated, “I like promo, I like conversations. A lot of people don’t know that I studied marketing apart from business management. I like to market myself, I love to talk. If I had a podcast, I talk for like three to four days [laughs].”

He emphasised his belief that public relations is an integral aspect of being an artist, pointing out that while many major artistes shy away from media appearances, he embraces them.

“I just feel like it’s part of being an artist. A lot of big artists don’t do press but I do because I can talk. But some people just don’t want to talk. When people meet me, I like to have conversations, I like to know things, I like information. Even at home, I’m also researching. If I wasn’t doing music, I will definitely be in journalism,” he said.

The singer also spoke about his hands-on approach to his career, dismissing the idea of passivity among successful artists.

“A lot of people in my position would just sit down and let everything work for them. People be asking me why I got the most followers, it’s because I’m working,” he explained.

He concluded with a reference to global superstar Beyoncé, applauding her relentless work ethic: “I know how hard Beyonce will work with all the money she got.”