Award-winning Nigerian music star Davido has responded sharply online after a viral video showed political singer and supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dauda Kahutu Rarara criticizing him — while repeatedly mispronouncing his name in the process.
The controversy began after Davido was seen at a World Cup-related appearance wearing a jacket featuring the names of abducted schoolchildren and teachers from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The emotional gesture was meant to draw global attention to the issue of insecurity and kidnapping in Nigeria.
However, Rarara sparked backlash after a video of him went viral online, where he condemned Davido’s outfit, describing it as inappropriate. In his criticism, he argued that displaying the names of kidnapped victims on a performance jacket was insensitive and out of place for the global event.
But what truly caught social media attention was not just his criticism — it was how he repeatedly mispronounced Davido’s name while speaking, something fans quickly picked up and turned into a trending moment.
In response, Davido took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on June 17, 2026, subtly addressing the situation. Rather than launching into a long rebuttal, the singer chose a short, sarcastic clapback, highlighting the way his name was pronounced in the viral clip.
He simply wrote: “Debidooo.”
The brief response immediately triggered reactions across social media, with fans interpreting it as Davido’s way of mocking the mispronunciation while also downplaying the criticism directed at him.
