Nigerian music sensation Davido is taking decisive legal action in response to an April Fool’s joke gone awry in Kenya. The prank, which falsely claimed that Davido had been arrested in Kenya for cocaine possession on his private jet, has sparked outrage and prompted the artist to seek justice.
Fresh from his electrifying performances at the Timeless Concert in Kampala and Raha Fest in Nairobi, Davido found himself embroiled in a whirlwind of controversy due to the viral hoax. The 31-year-old singer, known for hits like “Fall” and “If,” swiftly denounced the fake report as “extremely irresponsible.”
In a statement shared on social media, Davido vehemently refuted the allegations, emphasizing that he has never been arrested for any crime anywhere in the world. Despite the absurdity of the prank, Davido’s legal team is now poised to pursue legal recourse against the media outlets responsible for perpetuating the misinformation.
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations even intervened, swiftly labeling the story as “Fake News” in response to the public outcry. Nevertheless, Davido remains steadfast in his quest for justice, asserting that such baseless allegations have no place in the realm of April Fool’s jokes.
As Davido takes a stand against the harmful effects of fake news, the incident underscores the importance of responsible reporting and the need for accountability in media practices. While some have criticized the prank as inappropriate, many are hopeful that the situation can be resolved amicably, paving the way for greater integrity in journalistic standards
