Afrobeats Sensation Davido Plans Legal Action Over Kenyan April Fool’s Prank
Nigerian music sensation Davido has taken legal action after an April Fool’s joke backfired dramatically. The prank falsely claimed that the Afrobeats star had been arrested in Kenya for cocaine possession on his private jet.
Denouncing the fake report as “extremely irresponsible,” the 31-year-old artist emphasized that he had never faced arrest anywhere in the world, including Nigeria, his home country, and America, where he has spent significant time during his career.
The fabricated story, initially circulated by Kenya’s K24 TV, quickly spread across social media, prompting a flurry of calls to Davido. The Nigerian superstar had just wrapped up a successful East African tour, performing to enthusiastic crowds at the Timeless Concert in Kampala and the Raha Fest in Nairobi.
The backlash was swift, with Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) swiftly debunking the false claims by labeling them as “Fake News” on social media.
Asserting his innocence and the completion of his scheduled shows without incident, Davido reassured fans that the reports were entirely untrue. He condemned the dissemination of such serious allegations as “extremely irresponsible” and announced his intention to pursue legal action against the media outlets responsible for spreading misinformation.
As Davido’s legal team moves forward with their action, the repercussions of the ill-conceived April Fool’s prank continue to reverberate. While many Kenyans expressed disapproval of the joke, others hope for an amicable resolution to the situation. The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of spreading false information, particularly in the age of social media.
