Davido, the award-winning music star, caused a stir on social media with his recent visit to Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
On Monday, May 20th, Davido, accompanied by his cousins Hon. Tunji Adeleke, son of the late Isiaka Adeleke, and Folasade Adeleke, daughter of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President.
Expressing his pleasure at Davido’s visit, the Senate President commended the singer for bringing pride to Nigeria with his remarkable achievements in the international community.
He remarked, “You have made us very proud within the International Community”.
Akpabio pledged continued support for the entertainment industry and advised Davido and other artists to uphold high moral standards and resist negative influences.
“We will do everything possible to support the entertainment industry. So I want you to continue to remain a great Ambassador of our country. Don’t allow anybody to drag you into politics. Continue to do your best in the entertainment industry.
For us in the political arena, we value talents and what God has given to you, nobody can take it away from you. We do everything possible to support the industry. To support talented people like you. All we need also is patience and prayers so that we can succeed. Please do your best to continue to maintain the high ethics. What is happening in America with some of the black stars is quite unfortunate. For most of you in the industry, don’t allow peer group influence derail you. Continue to do your best”.
Davido, reminiscing about his previous interactions with Akpabio during his tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State and as a Minister, informed the Senate President about his Foundation, which supports orphanages.
“As for me, I’m doing my part. I have a Foundation. Every year, I share N300 million, N400 million to orphanages. Just doing my own part to assist the society. We have a new album coming out June or July. I just thank you for everything you have been doing for us.”
However, Davido’s visit sparked mixed reactions, with some critics questioning celebrities’ associations with political figures while claiming to advocate for the masses.
see reactions below,
One Mazi Jude Pondis wrote, “If music don tire OBO let him enter politics abeg. I no dey like the kind people he dey hangout with lately
One Famito wrote, “These celebrities will dine with the oppressors and still claim to be fighting for the poor masses
One Khiss Baby Official wrote, “One day Davido go rule Nigeria
One Alpha Presh wrote, “See person wey dey admonish person on moral ethics”.