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Fans accuse Davido of revenge porn over Wande Coal feud

From The Punch · () English

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  • Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal engaged in a public feud on social media over an unreleased song collaboration.
  • The dispute escalated when Davido reposted alleged nude photographs of Wande Coal, drawing accusations of revenge porn.
  • Legal experts suggest Davido's actions could have serious consequences under Nigerian law.

A public dispute between Nigerian music stars Davido and Wande Coal has intensified on social media, stemming from an unreleased collaboration and escalating into personal attacks. The feud centers on Wande Coal's 2021 hit song, 'Come My Way,' for which Davido had recorded a verse that was never officially released.

Carry song come give you as how? Song wey been get release plan and date!!! Song wey no be your own you wan dictate release plan. That song fkin did well without you on it bruv!!!

— Wande CoalWande Coal's response on X accusing Davido of attempting to control the release of a song.

Davido claimed on a podcast that he rejected a plan to release the original song first, holding his verse for a remix. Wande Coal countered on X, accusing Davido of trying to dictate the release strategy for a song that was not his. He asserted the song performed well without Davido's contribution.

No vex Mr Little

— DavidoDavido's jab, widely interpreted as a reference to a past controversy involving Wande Coal.

The exchange quickly moved beyond music, with Davido referencing a 2010 controversy involving alleged nude photographs of Wande Coal, which the latter had previously denied were of him. Wande Coal retaliated by calling Davido a "toto beggar," alluding to a viral video. Davido later told News Central that Wande Coal was "not okay in the head" and accused him of jealousy, presenting a WhatsApp screenshot as evidence of Wande Coal seeking his number.

toto beggar

— Wande CoalWande Coal's retort, referencing an old viral video of Davido.

As the quarrel unfolded, social media users accused Davido of revenge porn after he reposted the alleged nude photographs linked to the 2010 incident. The images circulated widely, prompting calls for accountability and condemnation of the alleged attempt to embarrass Wande Coal. A legal expert noted that such conduct could lead to significant legal consequences in Nigeria.

not okay in the head

— DavidoDavido's assessment of Wande Coal's mental state during an interview.
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