Davido denies City Boy Movement affiliation, calls for action on insecurity

Nigerian singer David "Davido" Adeleke has publicly distanced himself from the City Boy Movement (CBM), a youth organization formed in 2022 to support President Bola Tinubu's election campaign. Davido's close friend, Cubana Chief Priest, is a notable CBM member who actively promoted Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda."

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I am not part of any City Boy group.

The "Unavailable" hitmaker clarified his non-affiliation on his X (formerly Twitter) page after a user, Princess Luna, challenged him. The user criticized Davido's comments on the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, accusing him of "pretentious nonsense" and directing him to his "City Boys group chat."

Davido responded, stating his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, the president's son, began long before the CBM was established. "I am not part of any City Boy group," he wrote, adding that he has known Seyi Tinubu for years and frequently communicates with him. He also expressed frustration over past criticism, recalling how he faced curses when he previously spoke out about government issues on American media.

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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.

Beyond clarifying his CBM status, Davido voiced strong concerns about Nigeria's pervasive insecurity. He described the abduction of students and teachers as "messed up" and weakening. "We can't continue like this. My heart goes out to the victims and their families," he posted, urging fellow entertainers to speak up against injustice. "I can't lie, we entertainers, we fuckup, I won't lie, including me. We need to speak up; there's too much injustice. Our country is gone," he added.

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I’m weak, Nigeria. God, please take control. We can’t continue like this. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. This is messed up.

Several other Nigerian singers, including Timaya, Rudeboy, and Ice Prince, also reacted to the Oyo State kidnapping. They called on the Tinubu administration and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the victims' release. Timaya emphasized on Instagram that no parent should fear for their child's safety or endure the agony of waiting for news about missing loved ones.

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I can’t lie, we entertainers, we fuckup, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up; there’s too much injustice. Our country is gone