Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and All Progressives Congress (APC) praise singer Dauda Kahutu, also known as Rarara, have ignited a social media storm with their heated exchange. The controversy began after Rarara released a video on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, criticizing Davido's customised outfit at the 2026 FIFA Countdown Concert, a global campaign for the release of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Rarara accused Davido of politicising insecurity and exposing Nigeria’s security challenges on the international stage.
Rarara's Criticism and Davido's Response
In a video shared on his official social media pages, Rarara questioned why Davido would take the issue of abducted schoolchildren to an international audience. He claimed the singer was using the incident for political reasons and attempting to embarrass President Bola Tinubu. Rarara further suggested that Davido should be investigated over the stunt, describing his actions as inappropriate and arguing that other countries would not allow such conduct.
Reacting, Davido appeared to mock Rarara’s accent when pronouncing his name in a post shared on his official X handle. The exchange escalated when Rarara responded, writing, "Kashiga taitayinka," which translates to "Mind your own business." Davido fired back in Hausa, writing, "Da ace kana da ilimi da na tsaya nayi magana dakai. Ama komai baka sani ba, sakarai kawai," meaning "They say you have knowledge and I even stood to talk with you. But you know nothing at all, just shut up."
Reactions from Social Media Users
The exchange between Davido and Rarara drew numerous reactions from Nigerians on social media. Legit.ng compiled some of the comments:
- Realusmaniyya commented: "Davido is a legend. He replied in a way that Rarara would understand. I'm teaching Hausa for free."
- UpdateWor63531 commented: "To those people who don't understand what @davido said in Hausa language: 'If to say you are educated I would have had a conversation with you but you don't know anything foo,' that's what @davido said."
- hafsatu_2 commented: "Innalillahi Davido ashe kanajin Hausa. As Northern Hausas, we extend our condolences to you, and for God's sake, please stop speaking ill of Rarara."
- SaiduMubar6349 commented: "Oga Davido, how you dey? We go sleep, no wahala, with sense for all Naija, banga, total darkness, jahili, no come, no wahala, wallahi, son of tomorrow, son of work, we get, no wahala, maroki, one with work, Akan, up to."
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Source: Legit.ng
