Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has spoken out about the viral video circulating on social media that allegedly showed him being slapped during an outing in Warri, Delta State.
The video, which quickly gained attention, showed the singer surrounded by his security team and fans, with a moment where it appeared that he was struck on the head. The clip led to speculation online, with a user on X.com, #AsakyGRN, commenting, “Warri people no get joy oo. See dem sl@p Davido for head.”
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In response to the growing rumours, Davido took to his official X handle to clarify the situation. The singer explained that it was not an assault, but rather a case of mistaken identity. “Mumu that was my security… hit me by mistake… saddist,” Davido wrote, putting to rest the confusion surrounding the incident.
This statement has effectively cleared up the misunderstanding sparked by the viral video. Fans and followers have since expressed relief at the singer’s clarification, dismissing any further concerns about his well-being.
The incident, which could have spiraled into a larger controversy, has now been resolved with a simple, direct response from the artist, who remains as popular as ever.

