Nigerian music superstar Davido took to his X account to address and debunk circulating rumours about his alleged arrest.
The artist, who has been touring Africa, found himself at the center of an April Fools’ prank that claimed he had been detained.
“SETTING RECORD STRAIGHT ON FALSE ARREST REPORTS,” the statement began, as Davido expressed his disappointment over the false information that led to a lot of concerns from fans and media alike.
He reassured everyone that not only were the reports untrue, but he had also successfully completed his performances in Uganda and Kenya, returning safely to his home country, Nigeria.
Davido emphasized his clean legal record, stating, “I have never been arrested by anyone in any country for any crime in the world. Not my home Nigeria, my home America, or any of the hundreds of countries I’ve made home throughout my career.”
The artist condemned the false allegations, especially under the guise of ‘April Fools’, and mentioned that his legal team is actively seeking to hold the responsible media entities accountable for the spread of this misinformation.
“I find the fabrication of allegations of such international crimes extremely irresponsible regardless of the light of ‘April Fools’, and my lawyer is seeking legal recourse against the media parties responsible for generating this misinformation.”
Davido concluded his statement with a heartfelt message to his supporters, saying “Thank you for your continued support. Our blessings are from God. I love you all.”
Davido kicked off 2024 with his “Timeless Tour” with performances scheduled for April and July at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York, and Place Bell in Canada.
Davido also got three Grammy nominations for Best Global Music Performance, Best Global Music Album, and Best Music Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
