Coronavirus: Outrage as Davido Holds Show Amidst Scare

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 Editor

Davido has come under fire on the country’s Twitter sphere for holding a show amidst the coronavirus threats and warnings by the federal and state government to Nigerians to avoid social gatherings and observe social distancing.

The 27-year-old singer performed at a nightclub in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

In a video posted on the Instagram page of Stone Cafe Ibadan, it was confirmed that Davido held the show at the club on Saturday night.

However, On Sunday, Oyo state recorded its first case of coronavirus.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed this in a statement on Sunday morning.

It’s @davido x @BRedHKN in the building. And they came through with the full squad. This isn’t a throwback 😝. They are here live! 10:53pm 😂😂🥰
Tag anyone you know here 😉.@stonecafeibadan #StoneCafeIbadan #Davido #30BG #StoneorNothing #EverythingStone #Premium #ibadan pic.twitter.com/kOBxQeTuRy
— Stone Cafe Ibadan (@StoneCafeIbadan) March 21, 2020

A quick look at Davido‘s last post on Instagram showed that he visited Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday before the show.

In a picture he shared on his Instagram page, Davido said he’s been waiting to meet Makinde since he became the governor of Oyo state.

He wrote; “Ever since I first heard of your triumph and good governance in OYO State I’ve been wanting to meet you and I’m glad I did! You truly inspire me and with leaders like you the future is definitely bright! God bless you @seyi_amakinde.”

   
  
 
 
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   Ever since I first heard of your triumph and good governance in OYO State I’ve been wanting to meet you and I’m glad I did! You truly inspire me and with leaders like you the future is definitely bright! God bless you @seyi_amakinde
 A post shared by  Davido Adeleke (@davidoofficial) on Mar 21, 2020 at 12:23pm PDT

However, aggrieved Nigerians took to Twitter to slam the singer for his careless action. See reactions below.

So Davido after visiting Presidential Material in Oyo State, Still Performed at a social gathering last night and billed to perform tonight as well after a Covid 19 case is detected in Ibadan.

I am sure he would come Apologize again.

His clowns will defend this again.. pic.twitter.com/xwOisYQIeE
— Adebowale A Adebambo 🚨 (@Adebambo_A) March 22, 2020

Davido went to perform in ibadan yesterday, met with Seyi Makinde. Both of them recently came back from trips without isolation. Both of thems head like ologo silekun fun ole. Very irresponsible
— Name can be blank (@rafiiiiiiiiy) March 22, 2020

Davido had a show in Ibadan and Seyi Makinde not only refused to shut it down, but he also entertained Davido?

I know I’ve bashed Governor Oyetola a few times, but I know he’s not this stupid!
— Saliu Elénugbórò (@VillageParrot) March 22, 2020

Davido cancelled his AGT tour in the United States, but came back to Nigeria and went to Ibadan that has reported cases of Coronavirus to perform at DeRock club. Very irresponsible behaviour from Davido and his team. The message for the hour is social distancing, not club tours.
— Ugo (@UgoIkeakor) March 22, 2020

If Davido actually held a show in Ibadan yesterday as the TL is saying considering his other shows were canceled in other countries because of this virus then i have no words. Zero.
— Lit! (@JusttLit) March 22, 2020

Davido is a dumb nitwit
Seyi Makinde sef follow.
Everyone that attended is dumb af.
Imagine if one of the reported Ibadan cases was in that club, just imagine….
All of you just to hear 'get the whiskey' https://t.co/GC7ELzVMCV
— Dotun 🇳🇬 (@amAbib) March 22, 2020

Lat week Davido informed fans on Instagram that his upcoming “A Good Time” tour/ show in North America has been postponed to a yet announced date. He wrote:

“I’m saddened to halt what has been a fantastic sold-out tour so far, but postponing is the right thing to do. The health and safety of my fans and staff is most paramount and nothing else matters. Be safe and see you all soon! God be with us all!”