Davido, one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars found himself in hot water recently after posting about the US election. To many, it seemed innocent enough,just a quick message urging people to vote. But for a surprising number of Nigerians, this didn’t sit well. They saw it as hypocritical.
Is the criticism fair? Or are people overlooking the bigger picture?
First, let’s rewind a bit. Davido has never shied away from supporting political causes back home. In fact, he was highly visible during the Osun State elections in 2023, showing up to rally for his uncle, who was running for office. He wasn’t just there for show, he actively encouraged people to vote, using his platform to push for civic engagement. In the 2019 elections, he also went beyond just showing up; he called out INEC and voiced his thoughts on the importance of safeguarding votes. If we’re keeping score, Davido’s track record actually leans heavily toward supporting Nigerian democracy.
Here is some evidence
But people often have long memories for mistakes and short ones for positive actions. One post about the US election, and suddenly, all his past advocacy work was forgotten. It’s like someone showing up for every family gathering, cheering everyone on, and then missing one event, only for the family to remember that one absence more than all the times they showed up.
There’s another factor to consider. The past few years haven’t been easy for Davido. He faced unimaginable personal loss, which would be enough to pull anyone back from public life for a while. Yet, he still returned to his music, his fans, and his role as a public figure. For some reason, this recent post touched a nerve, reminding us that, as much as we love our celebrities, we often hold them to impossible standards.
As fans, maybe we need to take a step back and consider the full picture before jumping to conclusions.
What’s your take on this?
