Nigerian singer David “Davido” Adeleke has publicly distanced himself from the City Boy Movement (CBM), a youth support group established in 2022 to back President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election campaign. Despite his close friend Cubana Chief Priest being a prominent CBM member, Davido clarified his position on X (formerly Twitter) after a user challenged him.
Davido’s Response to Criticism
The “Unavailable” singer responded to Princess Luna (@princessluna237), who accused him of performative activism. Davido wrote: “I am not part of any City Boy group. When I called out the government on American media, you guys rained curses on me. I’ve been friends with ST (Seyi Tinubu) for years, and that’s where it stops, and I call and complain to him all the time, even in person. God punish your generation.”
Concern Over Insecurity
Davido expressed deep concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, calling it a “mess.” He urged entertainers to speak up against injustice, saying: “We need to speak up; there’s too much injustice. Our country is gone.”
Other Artists React
Singers Timaya, Rudeboy, and Ice Prince also condemned the kidnappings. Timaya emphasized that every Nigerian deserves to come home safe, while Rudeboy noted the country is “at war.” Ice Prince called on authorities to take charge, stating that Nigerians deserve peace and justice.
The abduction involved about 32 people from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, with a teacher beheaded. The victims remain in captivity, sparking widespread condemnation.
