Nigerian music sensation Adeleke David, better known as Davido, has finally revealed his political preferences. The artist’s silence during the recent Nigerian presidential election raised questions among his fans and media outlets.
Davido, usually vocal on political issues, had not shared his views on the election, leaving his followers guessing. However, in a recent Channel4news interview, he disclosed that he supports himself as a leader. The artist acknowledged that the elections had been challenging for Nigerians and expressed happiness at the reception of his latest album, “Timeless.” When asked about other artists who had spoken out during the election, Davido refused to criticize them for their silence. He noted that everyone has different views, and some may not feel equipped to handle political activism. The artist’s revelation shows that many Nigerian celebrities are actively interested in politics, with fans and commentators urging them to use their influence to drive change. Despite some hesitance from some quarters, Davido’s statement demonstrates that he is willing to engage in political discourse and even suggests that he has aspirations beyond his music career. “The elections were tough. It was a tough period for Nigerians. I’m happy that I drooped the album and it was accepted. I know people are still going through a lot in the country and everybody knows that even in the past I have been vocal about politics.” he said. Speaking about other artists who were vocal about the election, he said: ” I don’t blame. Some people have families, and children. Do you understand? Some people are built for it, some people are not and I can’t blame anybody. I’m sure everybody has their views personally, you know? And if you dint want to talk about it, it’s obvious where you stand.” Speaking of the leader he is supporting, he said: ”Myself, I’m a leader myself” Watch the video below:
Since its release, Davido’s album “Timeless” has shattered numerous streaming records, including becoming the highest-charting album by an African artist on US Apple Music (peaking at Number 2). Additionally, it became the first African album to reach Number One on US iTunes Albums Chart and the album with the most significant first-day streams in Audiomack’s history. 
In a recent interview with BBC radio, Davido revealed that prior to the release of his “Timeless” album, he discovered that his fans were being led by someone who was controlling them and fueling animosity towards Wizkid and his supporters. To prevent any further conflict, Davido contacted the individual and expressed his desire to put an end to the rivalry, emphasizing that he wanted his album to be released in a peaceful and harmonious environment. 
However, Rema has cleared the air, stating that there’s no bad blood between himself and Davido. He went ahead to laud the unity among Afrobeats artists, reiterating that despite individual egos and achievements, they have managed to achieve greatness together. Watch the video below: