Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has found himself embroiled in a heated social media confrontation with an Instagram user identified as Emmanuel Oveze Benjamin, who operates under the handle bhenjy_cfr. The dispute erupted after Davido posted a critical message on his verified X account on May 19, targeting former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola. In that post, Davido described Oyetola as the most desperate and embarrassing politician in the world, dismissing his political maneuvers.
Accusations of Selective Activism
The following day, Emmanuel Benjamin responded with a video on Instagram, accusing Davido of only engaging with Nigerian politics when his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is directly involved. Benjamin argued that Davido's activism is selective and questioned Governor Adeleke's achievements in office, claiming that the governor is more known for dancing than for commissioning projects.
“Davido, why does it seem like you only care about Nigeria when your uncle is affected? Fuel is 1,400 naira, you never talk. Your uncle has been governor for four years, yet I have not seen him commission one project. Every time I see him, he is always dancing,” Benjamin stated in his video. He further asserted that Davido's activism only surfaces when Governor Adeleke's position is under threat, adding that politics is inherently desperate for all players.
Davido Fires Back
Shortly after, Davido responded in the comment section of Benjamin's post, defending his family and the progress in Osun State. He wrote: “If e reach ur turn no support ur family …. Besides we are doin a great job in OSUN …” This response sparked further criticism from Benjamin, who released another video accusing Davido of political immaturity.
Benjamin challenged Davido's role as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund and demanded evidence of his uncle's achievements. “Davido came to my comment section with the thinking faculty of a 17-year-old child and said, ‘If you reach my turn, make I no protect my family.’ I have not seen any video of your uncle commissioning one project. If Osun is working for the Adeleke family, is it working for the three million other citizens?” he questioned.
Comparison to Seyi Tinubu
The critic also drew a comparison between Davido and Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigerians dislike Seyi Tinubu more but overlook Davido's similar behavior because of his music fame. “There’s no difference between you and Seyi Tinubu, but Nigerians hate Seyi Tinubu more. You guys are literally the same, belonging to the same group of elites,” Benjamin asserted.
Davido responded once more, urging the social media critic to visit Osun State before making judgments. He wrote: “Off ur camera and visit OSUN .. Thank you ..BSC holder btw ?” This exchange has drawn widespread attention, with fans and observers weighing in on the clash between the music star and the outspoken Instagram user.
Previous Controversy Involving DeeOne
In related news, Nigerian comedian DeeOne recently blasted Davido after the singer made a comment on Chike's Instagram page. The drama emerged amid reports linking Chike to Sandra Onyenucheya, the estranged wife of TV host Frank Edoho. DeeOne criticized Davido for encouraging behavior he described as wrong, emphasizing that the matter involved children and warning that such actions could have repercussions for the singer.
