Nigerian music icon Davido has found himself under fire on social media after revealing that he cast his vote in the recent US elections. The multi-award-winning artist, known for hits like “FIA” and “If,” sparked a wave of criticism when he posted a photo on Twitter (X) showing himself proudly wearing a voting sticker. The image quickly went viral, but not for the reasons Davido may have hoped. Many users on the platform questioned why the star would actively participate in the electoral process of a foreign nation while not showing similar enthusiasm for Nigeria’s own general elections earlier in the year.
The backlash was swift and unforgiving, with many Nigerians accusing Davido of hypocrisy. Some pointed out that while the singer was eager to vote in the US, he had not publicly supported or even participated in the Nigerian elections, despite having a massive platform. Critics like @DanielRegha expressed frustration over Davido’s lack of visible support for Nigeria’s election process, especially in light of widespread concerns about electoral malpractices. “You didn’t show proof of vote, didn’t show support to voters, or even bothered to use your platform to call on the INEC when there were reports of electoral malpractices,” one comment read. As the debate rages on, Davido’s actions have certainly given his followers something to talk about—though not in the way he likely intended.
