Davido Reacts To How Tinubu’s Supporter, Rarara Was Pronouncing His Name While Criticizing Him

Nigerian music star has reacted to a viral video involving political supporter Dauda Rarara, who criticized him over a jacket he wore during a recent appearance linked to the World Cup.

According to reports circulating on social media on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Rarara faulted the singer for displaying the names of abducted teachers and schoolchildren from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on the jacket he wore during the event.

The controversy followed widespread attention generated by Davido’s outfit, which was reportedly designed to draw awareness to the plight of the victims who were abducted from a school in the area. While some observers viewed the gesture as an attempt to highlight the security situation and show solidarity with affected families, others questioned the appropriateness of using such a platform for the message.

In the viral video, Rarara expressed his disapproval of the singer’s decision and argued that featuring the names of the kidnapped victims on the jacket was inappropriate. During his remarks, he repeatedly referred to the award-winning musician by a pronunciation that differed from the popular rendering of his stage name.

Davido later responded through his verified X account, choosing to focus on the way his name was pronounced in the video rather than directly addressing the criticism itself. His brief reaction quickly attracted attention online and generated numerous responses from fans and social media users.

Commenting on the pronunciation, the singer humorously wrote:

“Debidooo”

The short remark soon went viral, with many users sharing clips of the original video and reacting to Davido’s response. The exchange has since become a trending topic on social media platforms, where supporters and critics continue to debate both the message behind the singer’s jacket and the comments made by Rarara.

The incident has further fueled online conversations surrounding celebrity activism, public advocacy, and the role influential figures play in drawing attention to national issues.