Following a viral video of South African singer Tyla’s acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs, which notably omitted Nigerian star Davido, Nigerians took to social media to express their displeasure. Tyla had won the Best Afrobeats award and acknowledged several Afrobeats artists, but Davido’s name was notably absent, leading to a wave of criticism from fans online.
Despite the backlash, Davido appeared unfazed by the situation. Instead, he used his Instagram to celebrate his recent performance in Ethiopia. The East African country recently marked their New Year, transitioning to the year 2017 on their calendar, which is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar. Davido performed in Ethiopia, delivering a high-energy show that featured hits from his acclaimed album, Timeless.
In his Instagram post, Davido shared photos from the event and expressed his gratitude, writing, “🇪🇹 Ethiopia! The Energy was amazing! Can’t wait to be back! The love was overwhelming!! 🌎💪🏾😘 Melkam Addis Amet ❤️.”
Davido’s Instagram post celebrating his recent performance in Ethiopia quickly garnered a flood of praise from his fans and followers. In the comments section, supporters expressed their admiration and enthusiasm for the Nigerian star.
User @kinggeorgetown_ commented, “OBO 🔥 ALWAYS TAP IN YOUR GRACE 🙏,” highlighting Davido’s continued success. Another fan, @jumjum_bae, declared, “OBO or nothing!!! 1 of 1 🤴🏾🤴🏾🥰🥰🥰,” affirming Davido’s unique status in the industry. Additionally, @baddestdjtimmy added, “Dem go feel it ❤️,” appreciating the impact of Davido’s performance.
Despite the recent controversy surrounding Tyla’s VMAs speech, Davido’s fans remain steadfast in their support, celebrating his achievements and energy on social media.
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