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Controversies Threaten Davido’s Career
Davido is an African mu
sic star but he fails in several other aspects where he ought to do better. The 23 year old entertainer who is currently signed on to RCA Records and Sony Music has fallen out with Sophia Momoclu, his baby mama, several times in the past over issues ranging from the custody of their baby I made to her alleged Infidelity, her carefree and will lifestyle despite having a baby and her prodigality, among other things.
In January 2016, they made the news in style with their private issues sitting on the front burner of media discussions in local entertainment and lifestyle circles fast forward to July 2016 and they are on yet onother unsavoury episode as new details from her point to the fact that the ‘Fans Mi’ Singer is allegedly failing to take care of his daughter, I made.
On Saturday, July 30 2016, the pair became major gist on social media after he ranted about Sophia calling him a dead beat dad for refusing to marry her. Clearly, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge between them leading to the present revelations. Only time will tell how it all ends.
While all of this is unbecoming of a star and brand ambassador like Davido, especially with the name-calling and over all callousness, it must be remembered that having a child out of wedlock is nothing new as acts of this sort come with the terrain in entertainment.
Entertainers and celebrities are known to live in the fast lane more often than not thus ending up in sexual affairs with multiple partners. Hence, the fact of him having a baby from an affair with one of his numerous partners isn’t exactly the bane of his issues today, but the greater trouble lies in his approach towards containing the situations.
As a public figure and most especially an ambassador for corporate clients, a lot is expected of an individual in his position. In this light, it is often common for celebrities to do all they can to avoid sticky situations. Now, the fact that Davido is not just a regular musician but a figure for corporate clients as well as a father makes it imperative for him to sit up and stop with the misdemeanours as it does him no good at this point, quite frankly.
In addition, he is the head honcho at his Davido Music Worldwide record label and heir to a billionaire father among other things, situations which also provide ample demands from him in terms of his public image and mannerism. It is therefore of the essence for the youngster to do right in every situation there is, especially in matters regarding his immediate family in terms of how this makes him appear in public.
The demand for him to act right comes on the heels of his previous records, which aren’t exactly smooth. Davido has fallen out publicly with his cousin and fellow musician B-Red as well as with Afro pop star, Wizkid, although with the latter it was a bit veiled as against the former.
His issues with B-Red made the news in April 2016. The situation between him and Wizkid has persisted over the years, from 2014 into 2015 even though most recently it’s followed a downward slope owing to their various involvements in international expansion and growth for their crafts.
He has had spats with the guys from MTV Base who were on a mission to prank him for their Bigger Friday show, although this ended quite humorously. This happened in May 2016. From January 2016 to May 2016, he’s gotten into an on and off fracas of sorts with Veteran Publisher, Dele Momodu, all of which started after the issues with Sophia Momodu beginning from December 2015 and lingering into January, 2016.
Looking at all of these, you see that it’s no secret the Skelewu Crooner Courts controversies almost as much as Messi can kick a soccer ball. And sadly, it helps him in no way. The socio-economic dispensation in today’s Nigeria is pathetic to say the least, with the naira steady falling by the day in foreign markets. And we are to blame for overtly relying on petroleum and religiously running a risky, mono-product economy despite the clear-cut signs and warnings from financial experts.
But while all of that is menacing, the future looking increasingly in doubt as far as oil revenues are concerned, our entertainment industry has consistently brought us relief in many ways.
The players in Nollywood are unrelenting and prolific, even though still having a long way to go. The musicians on the other hand have busied themselves with various degrees of international collaborations, recognitions accomplishments.
The likes of Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Davido, Ayo Jay, Seyi Shay, Asa, Falz, Simi, Niniola, Don Jazzy and Runtown are in the Vanguard of what is currently being described as a new wave in African music. And quite Frankly, we love this sweet feeling of success. We love the taste. We relish the greatness, even though in truth we are still faced with a mountain of issues in the socio-political front.
We do this because music has become a sort of panacea for our ailing psyche as Nigerians, especially as administration after administration, the rulers have come up with nothing short of disturbing policies. We love our music and the joy it brings us. The likes of Asa make us able to hold our heads high once again in the international communities. But as much as this is the case, it will be a lot more impressive if our entertainer got their careers more sorted out with the likes of Davido realizing that professionalism demands a certain level of uprightness especially in public places and on social media, if nowhere else.
The Tide Entertainment reports that International stars Busta Rhymes and Gunna topped the bill, while the festival showcased a powerhouse roster of African talent including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Phyno, Fave, Juma Jux, Qing Madi, and Diamond Platnumz, among others.
The festival launched December 7 with an eye-catching opening ceremony featuring aerial ballet performers, establishing an elevated artistic vision for the weeks ahead. That first night brought Nigerian heavyweights Wande Coal, Young Jonn, Ice Prince, Darey, Fola, Shoday, and Jerry Shaffer to the stage.
The Federal Ministry of Art and Culture partnered with the festival, with Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa acknowledging Detty December Fest as a vital force in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. She emphasized its impact on amplifying the country’s creative presence internationally and driving holiday tourism.
The 2025 edition raised the bar for live entertainment in Lagos, building on Detty December’s established reputation as a catalyst for tourism, entertainment, and economic growth during the year-end season.
The milestone was confirmed on Monday by FilmOne, the movie’s distributor, who announced that the film is now the fastest title in West Africa to cross ?1 billion. The achievement further cements Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
Since its release, Behind the Scenes has shattered multiple records. It posted the highest single-day box office gross ever on Boxing Day, earning an impressive ?129.5 million. It is also the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, and remarkably, it marks Akindele’s third movie to cross the ?1 billion mark, a feat no other director has achieved.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with this latest success, Akindele has strengthened her position as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer of all time, becoming the first filmmaker to deliver three billion-naira blockbusters within a single calendar year.
Reacting to the achievement, the actress and filmmaker expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, collaborators, and distributors, while also revealing the film’s growing international reach.
“Over the years, I’ve always valued my fans, because without God and you, I am nobody,” she wrote.“Thank you all for coming out to watch this movie and for supporting my brand through the years.Thank you to the distributors, my colleagues—especially those not in the movie who still came out to meet and greet my fans.Big love to the cast and crew. This is only the beginning; let’s take Behind the Scenes even further.”
She also disclosed that the film is currently screening in cinemas across two European countries and the United States, signaling its expanding global appeal.
Akindele’s box office dominance has been nothing short of historic. In 2023, Battle on Buka Street became Nollywood’s highest-grossing film with ?640 million. She raised the bar again in January 2024 when A Tribe Called Judah became the first Nigerian movie to hit ?1 billion. Later that year, Everybody Loves Jenifa broke another record, grossing ?1.6 billion to become the highest-earning film in West African history.
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface.
The Tide Entertainment recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied.
Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface.
He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any way.
“You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted of Blackface, 2Face and Faze. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, Blackface is not with us right now.
“However, no matter the beef wey me and Blackface get, nothing concern Faze inside. So, Faze is right here with me and we will represent Plantashun Boiz,” he said.
The rift between Blackface and 2Face began after Plantashun Boiz disbanded in the 2000s.
Following their split, Blackface blamed 2Face for the breakup and accused him of song theft.
The relationship between the duo has remained strained over the years despite several attempts at reconciliation, with peace efforts often short-lived.