Davido Clashes with Social Commentator Radiogad Over Criticism of Forthcoming Album ‘5ive’
Nigerian music superstar Davido has sparked controversy after allegedly threatening social media commentator, Radiogad, over his criticism of the singer’s forthcoming album, ‘5ive’.
The drama started when Radiogad shared a critical review of one of the snippets Davido released from his upcoming album. In his commentary, he slammed the song’s quality and even went as far as advising Davido to quit music altogether.
Davido, known for his outspoken nature, did not take the criticism lightly. Leaked messages on X (formerly Twitter) show the Afrobeats star sliding into Radiogad’s DMs, asking him to take down the video and allegedly threatening to “deal with him.”
Feeling threatened, Radiogad decided to go public with the exchange, posting the conversation online and urging the public to hold Davido accountable if anything happens to him or his family.
“Davido came in my DM last night and threatened to kpai me. Guys, if anything happens to me or my family, make una know say na Davido run am.”
He further stated:
“As a social commentator, I have the right and freedom to express my views on social media, and I’m not scared of anyone. Just thought I should let you guys know. Evidence of his messages attached in this post.”
Opinion: Can Celebrities Handle Criticism?
This incident raises a crucial debate about the relationship between artists and critics. While musicians pour their hearts into their work, critics and commentators have the right to express their opinions, even if they are harsh.
Davido, being one of Africa’s biggest stars, should be used to public scrutiny by now. Engaging in direct confrontations over negative reviews only adds fuel to the controversy. In the age of social media, artists must learn how to handle criticism constructively instead of turning it into personal battles.
On the flip side, critics also need to maintain a level of professionalism. While fair criticism is acceptable, personal attacks or disrespectful remarks can easily turn into online feuds—especially with celebrities who have millions of fans backing them.
Final Thoughts
Whether or not Radiogad’s review was fair, Davido’s alleged response has escalated what could have been a simple critique into a trending controversy. Should celebrities ignore online criticism, or do they have a right to clap back when they feel disrespected?
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