Davido has been trending on social media over the portrayal of Islam in his signee’s music video.
On Friday, Olori, one of Davido’s newly signed artistes, released his debut single ‘Jaye Lo’ along with a music video.
Just after the release, Davido tweeted to promote the song on his page.
The video features Muslims observing Salah, their sacred prayer while Olori is seen sitting on the roof of a mosque.
This has sparked several reactions on social media, especially on Twitter.
Some conservatives have condemned Davido for allowing the video to be released.
Others registered their concern about the idea of associating Islam with secular music.
However, the liberals do not see anything wrong with it.
One notable critic, Bashir Ahmad, who is a former aide to Muhammadu Buhari, took to Twitter on Saturday and argued that the content is disrespectful and offensive to Muslims.
He also urged the singer to respect Salah, stating that no Muslim would find it honourable or acceptable.
“That is our faith. Please respect it. No Muslim will find it honourable or acceptable,” he wrote.
Davido is yet to respond to the criticisms but commentaries have continued to pour in.
Below are some other reactions on Twitter.
May the wrath of Allah be fall everyone involved in this. https://t.co/Ug5Rx9nThY
— MaHMuD Waziri (@Mahmud_wazeeree) July 22, 2023
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Wrath of Allah didn’t fall on Boko haram and bandits, e be like say Him wrath dey selective https://t.co/XdYQ4KsQXD
— Hannah Rachel Mutfwang (@hannahmuktar) July 22, 2023
let the gods fight their wars
— chijioke martin (@chijiokemartin9) July 22, 2023
Wallahilazim when you go through the quotes of davido’s tweet, you will know these Christians hate you, your religion and the God you serve. Ku cigaba da musu rawar jiki, they will never ever ever love you!
— Aishatu Danjuma Garko (@rene_maman__) July 22, 2023
Your Politicians do all manner of evil and unspeakable things and you willingly accept them without saying pim but here you're asking someone who has done nothing wrong to publicly apologize.
With due respect, @davido will do no such thing. Thank you https://t.co/pwTlbC0liW— Chimamanda (@chimaobi_nteoma) July 23, 2023
Buhari finished the North, there was no outcry. Terrorists and bandits are taking their lives and properties, they didn't invoke the wrath of Allah. Tinubu renewed their subscription to suffering, it's Allah's will
…but davido posted a song, and they want to fight for Allah 🤣
— ᴋᴏɴʀᴀᴅᴇ 𓂀 (@IamKonrade) July 22, 2023
We Muslims respect our religion.
Deen over Dunya now and always.
This early morning You Guys Should Block and Report this fkng useless human being @davido and drop evidence below, let's go pic.twitter.com/4jppPXctVx— ►Social UstaxV6.9 (@Social_Ustaxx) July 23, 2023
Dis is Asake a Yoruba Muslim that used the church to sing the Christian didn't call the Wrath of God on him cos we understand its entertainment but this idi0ts called Arewa Twitter won't let Davido breef cos he used mosque. Wrath of Allah is only for almajiri's make una wake up. pic.twitter.com/y4DypuWv0P
— Engr. Christian Chukwu (@luvinxtain) July 23, 2023
“Religion of peace” yet they burnt Deborah to death! Deborah’s killers were her coursemates and hostel mates. Do you know how dark your heart can be for you to set fire to your fellow hostel mate? And Davido’s new artist video is where you draw the line? YOU DEY CRAZE.
Why do…
— Duke of Africa (@Allezamani) July 23, 2023
This is the right time for Islamic clerics to weaponize their Arsenals in their pulpits regarding @davido’s unapologetic contempt. They should call for a mass dismissal of his image. But sadly, most of them see value in fighting each other on Aqidah and sectarian differences.
— JayB🇦🇷 (@jibreelKhalil) July 23, 2023
I have been observing Davido's twitter followers since yesterday
E never drop from 13.8 followers since oh😭😭😭What happened to the "we are the majorities, unfollow him, block him"?😭😭
Hold these people leave their cows in the bush to come online to cry ,dey shock me🤣🤣
— 𝕆𝕥𝔽 𝕁𝕠𝕤𝕖𝕡𝕙 🕸️🕷️ (@bobo_deyforyou) July 23, 2023
Islamic leaders should take a serious action against that stupid boy (Davido) including everyone in that stupid video.
— I Z A L A (@el_uthmaan) July 23, 2023
“May the wrath of Allah befall everyone in Davido’s video”
But you keep mute and run whenever Boko Haram visits you people on Sunday. Allah wrath no fit befall Boko Haram?
Some People Mumu too much on this app 😂😂
— IRUNNIA (@Irunnia_) July 22, 2023
“The wrath of Allah will fall on Davido”
“He go see shege”
“Let’s cancel him”
“Let’s unfollow him and show them how powerful we are”Davido: 😂😂😂 https://t.co/nBHUIdoqis
— sazzy 🇺🇸 (@Sazzynice) July 23, 2023
We muslim are condemning the Haram clip tweeted by @davido and demonstrating the right way we practice Salat, you cant play with wrath of Allah and get peace. This stupidity you portrayed is a disgrace to the all Yoruba muslims, and you will soon be the next one joining Deborah. https://t.co/OBg0Vkxnkw
— Mubarak_Kindam⚔️ (@Mubarak_kindam) July 23, 2023
Na so davido take loose muslim Fan's pic.twitter.com/nHSIMWXhl5
— Biggest BUIKE🦅💨 (@Biggestbuike) July 23, 2023
"I will never stream Davido's songs again…"
Person wey dey use Nokia3310. pic.twitter.com/jCsELJgGhh
— Harmless (@Harmless12345) July 23, 2023
Davido is an agent of the West like many other musicians around the world. he's being payed for this directly or indirectly. I urge all Muslims and Northern bloggers to condemn this act of Islamophobia by Davido. pic.twitter.com/LuXMFolHle
— Hon.Rabi’u Juda (@rabiu_juda) July 22, 2023
You couldn't cancel POVERTY, CRIMINALITY, TERRORISM, BANDITRY, CHILD MARRIAGE etc,
You want to cancel DAVIDO 🤣🤣🤣🤣..
Misplaced priorities.
— Darey (@kunmydrey) July 23, 2023
I fit cry if Davido takes down this video. I love to see their premium tears over “disrespect” of their so-called religion. These folks loot NG dry, impoverish their own ppl, murder innocent souls unprovoked, yet, always portray themselves as the most religious ppl in NG. Stup!d. https://t.co/bPKkOuoh4h
— Aku-N’esi-Obi-Ike (I) (@Orji_Okosisi1) July 23, 2023
This is the actual problem in the most northern part of Nigeria – not the music video tweeted by Davido.
The Warth of Allah should start with those who kept these kids in this condition. 👇👇
# North, Yoruba Muslims, Brymo, Sokoto, Mitoma, Useless, We Muslims, Deborah, Tinubu pic.twitter.com/12mKNDVwHV
— CECO (@Cecorule) July 23, 2023
An Animal in Human Form Unfollow Davido ! Block Davido !! RT Aggressively 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/KMSpJcxqP9
— M A L L A M👳 R E T W E E T 𓃵 (@MallamRetweeet) July 22, 2023
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