Popular media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has issued a sharp response to fellow musician Jesse Jagz following his critical comments about superstar Davido. The controversy ignited after Davido's appearance on a live stream hosted by content creator Carter Efe on December 18, 2025.
The Spark: A Freestyle Request and a Mocking Response
During the interactive session, Carter Efe asked his guest, Davido, to deliver a freestyle. While the "OBO" crooner engaged with the request, fellow artist Jesse Jagz later took to social media to mock Davido's display. Jagz suggested that Carter Efe would not have made such a request if he "knew better," adding that Davido often mistakes "razzmatazz" for genuine talent.
This critique did not sit well with Daddy Freeze, who is known for his outspoken commentary on the entertainment industry. Freeze quickly took to his own platform to defend Davido and challenge Jesse Jagz's perspective.
Daddy Freeze's Defense: Evolution Over Lyrical Prowess
In a video response, Daddy Freeze dismantled the argument by focusing on the broader picture of musical success. He acknowledged that a singer might possess great lyrical skill and a fine voice but still fail to sell out concert venues. He then pivoted to Davido's strengths.
Daddy Freeze emphasized that Davido "understands the show business" and, more importantly, "has been able to evolve over the years." He credited the Afrobeats icon for consistently creating music that resonates deeply with his generation, a feat he implied is more valuable than pure technical skill in isolation.
Drawing a parallel to international moguls, Freeze recalled advice once given to Sean "Diddy" Combs: while he might not write the best lyrics, he could "write cheques." Applying this logic locally, Daddy Freeze told Jesse Jagz that if it came down to it, Davido would be the one writing cheques, while Jagz might not. He sarcastically added that Jagz might need to write a cheque for a rehab center, capping off his pointed rebuttal.
Fan Fury: Social Media Rallies Behind Davido
The online community swiftly reacted to Daddy Freeze's video, with many users siding with him and dragging Jesse Jagz for his initial comments. The sentiment largely praised Davido's sustained relevance and dismissed the criticism as unwarranted.
Here is a snapshot of the reactions from Instagram:
- @pray_with_mighty_royal_ commented: "Tell him sir the boy mumu too much he should not come for our OBO."
- @titilala_brownsugar wrote: "Very demure savage."
- @honorableadewaleklawd stated: "All those people pushing nonsen$e narrative that davido can’t sing they are all sick... how is that possible if no be talent ? Respect that man abeg."
The incident adds another chapter to Daddy Freeze's history of public commentary. It recalls a period where he faced significant backlash from Nigerian clerics after criticizing the country's tithing system, a experience he has openly discussed in the past.
