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Radiogad advises Davido to protect public image

From The Punch · () English

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  • Social media personality Radiogad advised Nigerian music star Davido to manage his public image more carefully.
  • Radiogad urged Davido to be mindful of his associations and avoid engaging with online critics, contrasting his approach with that of Wizkid.
  • He emphasized that Davido should focus on genuine supporters to protect his legacy and urged him to surround himself with respectful individuals.

Social media personality Radiogad has advised Nigerian music star David Adeleke, known as Davido, to be more deliberate about managing his public image and the company he keeps. Radiogad praised Davido's achievements but argued that recent actions and associations have exposed him to unnecessary criticism.

You are a good guy, you are a great guy, but you carry yeye people surround yourself. You are a superstar, one of the best in Nigeria. Carry yourself with pride.

โ€” RadiogadRadiogad advising Davido on his associations and public persona.

Radiogad described Davido as "one of the greatest" Nigerian artists and urged him to "carry himself with pride." He specifically pointed to a recent outing where an associate of Davido's exhibited questionable behavior, suggesting the singer could do better by choosing his companions more wisely.

You see when VeryDarkMan dragged Wizkid? Wizkid didnโ€™t even respond. But when people talk about you, you enter their DMs, threaten them or reply in their comment section. Pick the kind of people you move with. Not everybody.

โ€” RadiogadRadiogad contrasting Davido's engagement with critics to Wizkid's approach.

Furthermore, Radiogad criticized Davido's tendency to respond to online critics, contrasting it with Afrobeats star Wizkid's approach of not engaging with detractors. Radiogad advised Davido to avoid engaging with critics, whether through direct messages or comment sections, and to instead focus on his genuine supporters.

One thing I notice about you is that you ignore people who genuinely support you, but you give attention to those who drag you. It doesnโ€™t work that way. The people who show you love are the ones who will uphold your legacy.

โ€” RadiogadRadiogad advising Davido to prioritize genuine supporters over online detractors.

"The people who show you love are the ones who will uphold your legacy," Radiogad stated, urging Davido to protect his reputation by distancing himself from individuals whose actions could tarnish his image. He concluded by advising Davido to discard anyone exhibiting disrespect, reinforcing that the artist is among the greatest and should carry himself accordingly.

I love you as a brother; thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m telling you the truth. Watch your circle. Anybody who exhibits any form of disrespect, discard that person. You are one of the greatest to ever do it. Carry yourself with pride.

โ€” RadiogadRadiogad's concluding advice to Davido on protecting his legacy.
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