I’m Not in Any ‘City Boys’ Group, Davido Speaks Relationship with Seyi Tinubu

• Afrobeats star Davido has addressed criticism surrounding his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria, clarifying his relationship with Seyi Tinubu and responding to allegations about his political affiliations.

Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria.

The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier taken to X on Saturday to express frustration over the country’s worsening situation, while admitting that entertainers have not done enough to speak out on issues affecting Nigerians.

“I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote.

The post sparked mixed reactions online, with some social media users questioning his sincerity because of his perceived closeness to members of President Bola Tinubu’s family.

One X user, identified as #princessluna237, accused the singer of being performative and suggested that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu prevented him from genuinely criticising the government.

“Na God go punish you and your family. Go and do that performative rubbish in your City Boys group chat and get tf out of my face with all this pretentious nonsense. Na foolish Nigerians I blame,” she wrote.

Responding to the criticism, Davido denied belonging to any political group and insisted that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu has never stopped him from voicing concerns about national issues.

“I no dey part of any city boy group,” he wrote.

The award-winning singer also recalled facing backlash in the past for speaking about Nigeria’s challenges during interviews with foreign media.

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“When I called out the government on American media, you guys rained curses on me,” he added.

Davido further explained that he has known Seyi Tinubu for years and often communicates his concerns directly to him.

“I’ve been friends with ST for years and that’s where it stops, and I call and complain to him all the time, even in person,” he wrote.

His response has since generated fresh reactions online, with supporters defending his right to speak on national issues regardless of his personal relationships, while critics remain sceptical about the role celebrities play in holding political leaders accountable.