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Davido playfully tells Wike 'I won, beat you guys' in video

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  • Afrobeats star Davido playfully told FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, "I won. I beat you guys."
  • The exchange occurred during a visit by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to Wike.
  • Many linked the banter to Governor Adeleke's recent re-election victory in Osun State.

A light-hearted exchange between Afrobeats star David Adeleke, known as Davido, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has gone viral. In a video posted on Instagram, Davido playfully declared victory, telling Wike, "I won. I beat you guys."

I won. I beat you guys.

— DavidoThe Afrobeats star playfully declaring victory to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

The playful banter took place when Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke visited Wike in Abuja. Davido, dressed in traditional attire, insisted on his win while Wike, seated, responded with a smile, disputing the claim. The exchange, filled with laughter and interjections from background voices, ended with Davido prostrating before Wike and embracing him.

No, no.

— Nyesom WikeThe FCT Minister responding with a smile to Davido's claim of winning.

Online commentators widely linked Davido's playful taunts to the recent re-election of his uncle, Governor Adeleke, in the Osun State governorship election held on August 15, 2026. Governor Adeleke, representing the Accord Party, secured victory with 511,067 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate.

I won! I beat you.

— DavidoDavido insisting on his playful declaration of victory.

Davido had actively campaigned for his uncle and had previously been vocal on social media, criticizing the ruling party. His cordial interaction with Wike, a prominent figure in the political opposition during the campaign, drew mixed reactions online. Some users commented on his apparent deference, while others criticized him for appearing friendly with political figures he had opposed.

You beat us?

— Nyesom WikeThe FCT Minister questioning Davido's playful claim.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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