Afrobeats superstar Davido has made his first apparent public move after social media activist VDM claimed their relationship broke down over an alleged ₦50 million campaign offer. VDM alleged that Davido’s team wanted him to support the singer’s uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, but claimed he rejected the offer. As the controversy gained attention, Davido appeared to respond without directly addressing the allegation, leaving fans to read between the lines.
VDM Revisits Fallout with Davido
In a trending video, VDM revisited the circumstances surrounding his fallout with Davido. According to him, Davido and his team offered him ₦50 million to campaign for Governor Adeleke. VDM claimed he rejected the alleged offer despite the huge amount involved. “Davido and his crew offered me money… say I go collect N50 million. Ask wetin I tell them. A lot of people will be happy; you no wetin be N50 million? I bounce am,” VDM said.
VDM also recalled his last conversation with Davido, claiming it centred on a Ghanaian boy the singer had promised $5,000. The activist’s allegations quickly gained traction online, prompting widespread speculation about the state of their once-friendly relationship.
Davido’s Cryptic Response
Rather than directly address VDM’s claims, Davido posted a video on Monday, July 20, featuring a white man dancing to his newly released song with No11, ‘Gimme Dat Thing’. The post came shortly after VDM’s allegations began circulating online, leading fans to interpret it as a subtle response. The singer did not mention VDM or the controversy in the caption, leaving his followers to read between the lines.
This move aligns with Davido’s typical approach of avoiding direct confrontation with critics. The singer has previously used social media posts to deflect attention from controversies without engaging in public disputes.
Background: VDM’s Feud with Mr Jollof
In a related development, VDM taunted comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, following their court case. Mr Jollof had taken VDM to court over allegations the critic made about his wife and Koko Butterfly Hotel. After the court delivered its judgment in the case, VDM reacted in a video posted on his Instagram page, mocking Mr Jollof over the N35 million award. The incident further cemented VDM’s reputation as a controversial figure in Nigerian entertainment circles.
As of now, neither Davido nor his representatives have issued an official statement regarding VDM’s claims. The singer’s latest post continues to fuel speculation among fans and observers about the true nature of his relationship with the activist.
