Davido Succumbs to Pressure After Death Threats from Northern Muslims, Takes Down Controversial Music Video.
Nigerian superstar Davido is once again making headlines, this time due to a controversial music video that he recently shared on his Instagram account. The video, which featured his signee Olamilekan Taiwo, also known as Olori, has sparked outrage among many Muslim devotees, leading to threats of legal action and even death threats directed at the artist.
The 45-second track titled “Jaye Lo” showcased a group of young men dressed in white, praying in front of a mosque, only to be seen dancing in front of the same holy place later on in the video. The juxtaposition of sacred prayer and frivolous dancing did not sit well with the devout followers of Islam, who found the video deeply offensive and disrespectful.
In response to the growing outrage, an enraged section of the Muslim community called for an immediate retraction of the video, with some individuals even threatening to take legal action against the singer. Shockingly, others went to the extreme, issuing chilling death threats. These threats reached such intensity that they brought to mind the tragic lynching and burning of Deborah Samuels in Sokoto State, a horrific event that scarred the nation’s memory.
Furthermore, Davido faced warnings that he should never set foot in Northern Nigeria again, as some vowed to take matters into their own hands should he dare to visit the region.
This morning, when Toktok9ja Exclusive checked Davido’s Instagram profile, the controversial video was nowhere to be found, indicating that the artist had indeed taken it down. However, despite the removal of the contentious material, Davido has yet to make a public statement or issue an apology in response to the mounting pressure and outcry.
Whether Davido will choose to apologize to the aggrieved Muslim devotees remains uncertain. Observers are keenly watching the situation, wondering if he will take responsibility for the video’s content and its impact on the offended community.
In today’s world of social media and instant communication, artists and public figures are increasingly facing scrutiny for their actions and content they share.
As the dust settles on this controversy, it remains to be seen how Davido will address the situation further. Will he choose to engage with the concerns raised by the Muslim community and issue an apology, or will he stand firm and defend his artistic expression? Only time will tell how this unfolding saga concludes.
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Davido Succumbs to Pressure After Death Threats from Northern Muslims, Takes Down Controversial Music Video.
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