Davido clears the air that a fan did not slap him in Warri rather his body guard mistakenly hit him while chasing crowd away
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Nigerian music star Davido has spoken out after a viral video suggested that he was slapped during a recent visit to Warri. The short clip made the rounds online with many fans believing he was attacked. Davido has now set the record straight, explaining what really happened.
Was Davido actually slapped in Warri?
No, Davido was not slapped in Warri. In a post on his official X (Twitter) account, the singer clarified that it was one of his own security men who accidentally hit him during the commotion. He described it as a mistake and called out those spreading the false story.
His exact words were:
“Mumu that was my security .. hit me by mistake .. saddist.”
This clears the air that he was never slapped by fans as the viral claim suggested.
What did the viral video show?
The 15-second clip, posted by a user on X with the caption, “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem slap Davido for head,” showed a blurry scene of Davido surrounded by a crowd. Because of the angle and the quick movement, it looked like someone in the crowd struck him.
The video quickly went viral, sparking reactions online. Many people believed the claim without confirming the facts, which led to Davido’s response.
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How did Davido respond to the false claim?
Davido wasted no time in correcting the story. He quoted the viral post, called out the misinformation, and explained that it was just a mistake from his security detail. His quick reaction helped stop the spread of the false narrative.
Watch the video below
Why do stories about Davido spread so fast?
Davido is one of Africa’s biggest music stars, and anything involving him easily makes headlines. Viral moments—whether real or misunderstood—tend to spread quickly because fans are always eager for updates about him.
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This incident shows how fast misinformation can travel, especially when short clips are taken out of context. It also highlights why it’s important to confirm details before sharing them online.
