Davido Sparks Reactions After Distancing Himself from Arsenal in Resurfaced Video
A video of Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has resurfaced online, showing the singer distancing himself from English Premier League club Arsenal. The clip, which has gone viral on social media, features Davido revealing his past allegiance to the North London side while suggesting he is no longer a fan.
Davido's Comments During Live Stream Session
During a live stream session, Davido was asked by a streamer, "Do you support any football club?" The DMW label boss responded, "I used to be an Arsenal fan," confirming his past support for the club before shifting the conversation to questions about watching matches, including those in the Spanish La Liga.
The timing of the video's resurgence is notable, coming shortly after Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, April 19, 2026. That match saw Manchester City triumph over Arsenal in their Premier League title race, thanks to a winner from Erling Haaland, moving City within three points of the league leaders.
Reactions from Netizens and Football Context
Davido's comments have sparked varied reactions online, with some netizens drawing comparisons between the singer's career and Arsenal's performance. One user commented, "Nothing different you look for Grammy, Arsenal dey look for trophy," referencing Davido's pursuit of a Grammy Award and Arsenal's struggles to win major trophies.
Other reactions included:
- "Baba said 'he used to' Na once baddest move o."
- "Arsenal is a glorious club with high class fanbase unlike Chelsea with the agberos."
- "He should still stick with the Gunners coz one day, Arsenal will make them smile ooo."
- "No wonder you dey bottle award."
- "I’m glad he had to change his club for his own sanity."
Football Context and Manager Comments
Manchester City's victory over Arsenal has significant implications for the Premier League title race. With a win over Burnley on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Manchester City could move to the top of the Premier League table.
Reacting to the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Arsenal's performance, stating, "It was a good advert for the Premier League. They don't allow you to go through the process, they're so aggressive." The Spanish coach admitted that Arsenal are one of the most competitive teams he has faced.
Background on Davido's Recent Activities
This incident comes after Davido and his wife Chioma turned heads with their outfits at the 2026 Coachella festival in the United States. While many praised their appearance, others shared observations about Chioma's look, with one commenter noting, "My own be say make Davido go arrest the doctor wey do the yash he's very wicked because it's not looking good at all."
The resurfaced video and subsequent reactions highlight the intersection of celebrity culture and sports fandom, particularly in the context of high-stakes Premier League matches. As both Davido's career and Arsenal's season continue to unfold, fans and observers will be watching closely to see how these narratives develop.
