Netizens have rushed to Afrobeat singer Davido’s defense after a Twitter user questioned his absence at rival Wizkid’s mother’s candlelight procession. Kemi Filani reported the low-key event held by Davido and his family for his mother.
In response to the tweet asking why Davido didn’t attend Wizkid’s watch night, several netizens defended him. Some highlighted that Wizkid might not attend a similar event if the roles were reversed, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy.
Twitter users pointed out that attending such an event wasn’t obligatory, and Davido might not have been invited or had other priorities with his wife and kids. Many also reminded critics that Davido had expressed condolences to Wizkid promptly when his mother passed away.
The online discourse reflected a broader sentiment of urging social media users to be considerate and not make baseless assumptions for the sake of trending or sensationalism.
This incident follows Davido’s earlier gesture of helping Wizkid’s mother at the airport and expressing admiration for her as an amazing woman before her passing. Wizkid’s mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, passed away on August 18th, and her funeral arrangements have been ongoing, including a recent candlelight procession attended by a visibly emotional Wizkid.
