Davido, the Afrobeats star, has come under intense criticism on social media for participating in the 2024 US presidential election.
Donald Trump defeated Vice-President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party on Wednesday to win the US presidential election.
But on Tuesday, Davido shared a photo of himself holding a sticker that reads “I am a Georgian voter. I secured my vote”.
The singer also expressed his enthusiasm as a “first-time voter in the US”.
First time voter !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/gFIPJUJdXg
— Davido (@davido) November 5, 2024
However, many Nigerians have called him out for being “hypocritical,” alleging that he never voted in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election.
Some users argued that Davido’s sudden interest in voting in the US election seems like a bid for validation from Americans.
Others defended Davido’s right to vote in the US election, citing his citizenship as a valid reason. They argued that it was his civic duty to participate in the democratic process, regardless of his nationality.
“This guy is a hypocrite, you’ve never voted in any presidential election in Nigeria, but now you’re seeking validation from Americans,” a user wrote.
Another user added: “When it concerns Nigeria, you will never see them. The only time they are interested is when they can chase clout with it. Yeyebrities.”
Below are more reactions:
Davido smiling after voting in the US, because he knows his vote will count and nobody is going to plank his head with stick or chair pic.twitter.com/jt7wr4UWVz
— Tem.Design (@_temdickson) November 6, 2024
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Davido didn’t participate in the 2023 Nigerian general election, there’s no proof of him voting on the presidential election day; But he’s quick & happy to participate in the US election. This is sickening.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) November 5, 2024
When it concerns Nigeria, you will never see them. The only time they are interested is when they can chase clout with it. Yeyebrities.
“We rise by lifting others* una https://t.co/e62Nkb6a8e
— ‘Dewunmi (@thedewunmi) November 5, 2024
This guy is an hypocrite, you’ve never voted in any presidential election in Nigeria, but now you’re seeking validation from Americans
— M.🧌 (@M_szn__) November 5, 2024
Nigerians are a special people – they vote everywhere but in their own country 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/V3PvR78w2J
— Matthew George (@MatJGeorge) November 5, 2024
Davido where was this energy during this Nigerian election?U didn’t show proof of vote,or even bother to use ur platform to call on the INEC when there were reports of electoral malpractices across the country. But u are proud to vote in the US election?This is not an achievement https://t.co/vyZxtiz4Jk
— Samuel (@Samuel_styx) November 6, 2024
I can’t remember seeing this on Nigeria election day.
I don’t think this man rate us https://t.co/VulSQoKbOV
— Blackman(Media) (@mediavdm) November 6, 2024
He doesn’t vote in Nigeria but he’s fast and always in line whenever it time to take from Nigerians. Osakpolo as usual. https://t.co/eCgsXdiJsl
— KOUNDÉ 🍁🦍🎶 (@letsbefucking00) November 6, 2024
Last year no one saw you exercise your franchise here in Nigeria, you think you’re from USA werey oloshi
— Graduate 🎓 (@Alexandaaahh) November 5, 2024
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