Afrobeats music star – Davido – has pushed back against claims linking him to the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement, insisting he has no affiliation with the group despite his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
The singer came under fire after speaking out against insecurity in Nigeria following recent attacks that claimed several lives. In an emotional post on X, Davido lamented the state of the country and urged entertainers to do more in using their platforms to address pressing national issues.
“I’m weak God pls take control we can’t continue like this ….. my heart goes out to the victims and family .. this is messed up. I can’t lie we entertainers .. we Dey fckup I won’t lie including me … we need to speak up … it’s too much injustice goin on .. our country don go,” he wrote.
His comments sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics accusing him of selectively criticizing the government while maintaining close ties with people connected to the presidency. One user specifically alleged that the singer was associated with the City Boy Movement, a claim Davido swiftly dismissed.
Responding directly, the ‘Unavailable’ crooner laid out his position in a blunt four-point statement. “1. I no Dey part of any city boy group 2. When I called out the government on American media you guys rained curses on me 3. I’ve been friends with ST for years and that’s were it stops and i call and complain to him all the time .. even in person 4. GOD PURNISH UR GENERATION,” he wrote.