Comedian Shanks has recently made a bold statement that sent reactions across social media. He declared in a viral tweet that “only a demon can hate Davido.” This statement reflects the widespread adoration and support that the artist, Davido, enjoys in Nigeria, despite occasional controversies.
Davido’s popularity in Nigeria is undeniable. He has amassed a massive fanbase that passionately supports his music career. Even in the face of controversies that may have arisen around him over time, his fans remain solidly behind him in their admiration for his talent and persona.
However, it’s worth noting that not all aspects of his career have been without their fair share of challenges. Comedian Shanks, as reported by Kemi Filani last week, revealed that he once contemplated venturing into cybercrime, which is also known as as “Yahoo”. Shanks admitted that before pursuing a career in comedy, he attempted to learn the ropes of cyber fraud for six months. Unfortunately, he did not succeed in monetizing this endeavor and eventually abandoned it.
In a separate incident, just yesterday, Davido found himself embroiled in a controversy. A former NFFF chairman’s known as Amaju Pinnik had accused him of owing a substantial sum of $94,000 along with an $18,000 flight ticket after being contracted to host a show but failing to appear. The promoter took to social media to call out Davido and even drew comparisons to another Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, known for his controversial moments.
In response, Davido acknowledged the situation and hinted that there might be underlying factors he doesn’t wish to disclose publicly. Despite the controversy, he expressed his intention to perform in Wario and extended an apology for his delayed arrival.
This would be be the umpteenth time that Davido has been embroiled in a controversy just this year. challenges and controversies in their careers.
