A fresh online controversy has erupted between Afrobeats superstar Davido and Jubril A. Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The dispute, which played out on social media, was sparked by Gawat's public endorsement of Davido's long-time musical rival, Wizkid.
The Spark: Praise for Wizkid's Concert
The exchange began on December 4, 2025, when Jubril Gawat shared a promotional banner for Wizkid's upcoming concert. The event is scheduled for December 28 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. Gawat captioned the post with the Yoruba phrase "Ọmọ wa ni," meaning "He is our child."
In the comments section, a fan declared, "Wizkid is the face of Lagos. Baba Bolu always promotes Lagos." Gawat responded in agreement, writing, "Yes correct. We are proud of him." When another user pointedly asked, "Ore oga nko?" (referring to Davido), the governor's aide replied, "My Oga is proud of him." This series of affirmations for Wizkid caught Davido's attention and triggered his response.
Davido's Reaction and the Ensuing Spat
Davido directly quoted Gawat's tweet in his reply, writing, "Bro, it's been a year, let it go… why is it still doing you... grow up." He further referenced an older tweet from Gawat that used the phrase "Ọrẹ Ọga wa ni" and added, "Since yesterday… let it go nah… cheer up."
This is not the first time the two have clashed online. The report references a previous conflict stemming from Davido's tweets about the 2024 Edo state governorship election, which Gawat reacted to in a manner that displeased the singer.
Fan Reactions and the "Victim Card" Narrative
The online dispute quickly drew reactions from social media users, with many criticizing Davido's response. A compilation of comments shows a significant number of fans accusing the "Fall" crooner of playing the victim.
User @mystizinny questioned, "Why is Davido always playing the victim card..must everyone Stan him..so praising another artist is automatically hating on him..na wa." Similarly, @joy_onochie labeled him a "Professional victim."
Other comments echoed this sentiment. @public_figure_offical asked, "Ok now tell me @davido what did he say now that is making u to cry? So him praising wizkid is now a problem for u?" User @teeto__olayeni remarked, "I never see who sabi play victim pass am... You can’t be in everyone’s good book and that’s fine."
Meanwhile, Wizkid's fans celebrated the incident, with @o.g.e.c.h.y proclaiming, "Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Wizzyemberrrrrrrr."
The incident highlights the enduring and often intense rivalry between two of Nigeria's biggest music exports, Davido and Wizkid. It also underscores how interactions between celebrities, government officials, and fans on social media can instantly escalate into national news.
