Nigerian music star Davido is under fire on social media following a post in which he expressed solidarity with Kenya, with many Nigerians accusing him of ignoring the ongoing crisis in his own country, particularly the violence in Benue State.
On June 25, 2025, Davido tweeted, “Peace and love to Kenya,” seemingly in support of the country’s ongoing youth-led protests. But the message was swiftly met with outrage from Nigerians who called out his silence on the mass killings and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Benue and other parts of Nigeria.
Critics also highlighted the role Davido’s family plays in Nigerian politics. His uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is the current governor of Osun State, and his father, Adedeji Adeleke, is a well-known businessman and political influencer. Recall that the threesome recently paid a visit to President Tinubu during his time in Lagos State, which also brought on social media outrage.
See some reactions below:
but you didn’t tweet about the benue crisis, your own country btw. God sees all osakpolor👍🏾’“Peace and love to Kenya”
Youths like you are trying to change the system in Kenya, but you are dinning with Nigeria’s president. With your Dad and Uncle, all for the personal benefit of your family. You should be ashamed of yourself!
“Peace and love to Kenya”
Youths like you are trying to change the system in Kenya, but you are dinning with Nigeria’s president.
With your Dad and Uncle, all for the personal benefit of your family.
You should be ashamed of yourself!
— Biggest Mack (@Big_Mck) June 25, 2025
But you no do peace and love to Benue o! Chai who do Nigerians ???
What about benue?
