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Don’t disrespect my staff, Davido tells fan at London concert

From The Punch · () English

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  • Afrobeats star Davido halted his London concert to address a fan allegedly disrespecting his staff.
  • He warned the audience member that further disrespect would lead to him leaving the stage.
  • The singer emphasized the hard work of his crew, asking the audience not to disrespect them.

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido paused his "Oriadé Royal Night" concert in London to address an audience member accused of disrespecting his staff. The incident occurred on August 11, 2026, at the O2 Forum Kentish Town during a showcase for his new album, "Oriadé."

You’re not going to come to my show and disrespect my staff like that.

— DavidoDavido addressed an audience member during his London concert after witnessing alleged disrespect towards his staff.

As the music stopped, Davido directly addressed the fan, issuing a stern warning. "You’re not going to come to my show and disrespect my staff like that," he stated, pointing into the crowd. He added a threat to walk off stage if the behavior continued: "If I see you here one more time, I’m going to walk off the stage."

If I see you here one more time, I’m going to walk off the stage.

— DavidoDavido issued a warning to a fan, threatening to end the concert if the disrespectful behavior towards his staff continued.

The Grammy-nominated artist underscored the dedication of his crew, reminding the audience of their efforts. "These people have been working here all day. Don’t do that," he urged. A video of the confrontation, which has since gone viral on social media, shows Davido visibly angered as he addressed the individual. The singer's firm stance in defending his team has garnered significant attention online, with many praising his support for his staff.

These people have been working here all day. Don’t do that.

— DavidoDavido reminded the audience of his crew's hard work and urged them not to disrespect the staff.
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