In a fresh escalation of the long-standing rivalry between Afrobeats giants Davido and Wizkid, the singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, has been accused of sending threatening messages to Wizkid’s close associate, Folarin Fashaun, popularly known as Tufab. The controversy erupted after Tufab shared screenshots of private DMs on social media, claiming Davido warned him against using the derogatory nickname “Osakpolo,” which Wizkid coined to mock Davido in recent online spats.
Tufab, a prominent figure in Wizkid’s inner circle and self-described “army of God,” posted the alleged chat exchanges on X (formerly Twitter) early Wednesday morning, amassing over 1.3 million views within hours. In the screenshots, Davido reportedly responds to Tufab’s post by saying, “Stop calling me Osakpolo,” to which Tufab denies doing so. The conversation then takes a darker turn, with Davido allegedly stating, “You be bird, I be aye,” referencing the notorious Nigerian cult groups Black Axe (Aye) and Eiye (Bird) confraternities. He further warns, “Mk we play the game,” implying potential real-world repercussions. Tufab captioned the post as a “disclaimer against my personality,” emphasizing his non-affiliation with any cult and invoking Psalm 91:2 for protection, while holding Davido accountable if harm befalls him.
The “Osakpolo” taunt originates from Wizkid’s ongoing jabs at Davido, where the Starboy singer has repeatedly shaded his rival’s music and personal life on social media. The nickname, a play on “Osakpan,” has become a rallying cry for Wizkid’s fans (Starboys) to troll Davido, especially amid their decade-long feud that has seen diss tracks, subtweets, and fan wars. Recent flare-ups include Wizkid calling Davido “wack” and “no talent” in October 2024 tweets, and Davido’s silence on several occasions, only to respond indirectly through associates or aides like Special Spesh.
Social media erupted with reactions, divided along fan lines. Davido’s supporters, known as 30BG, dismissed the screenshots as “doctored” or “edited,” pointing to inconsistent timestamps and accusing Tufab of clout-chasing. One user commented, “This is obviously an edit Tufab. You think this is Facebook? Why do you want to tarnish Davido’s image so badly?” Meanwhile, Wizkid’s fans celebrated the exposure, with posts like, “Davido is so useless 😂😂 imagine an A-list artist threatening someone with cult talk in the DM ‘You be bird, I be aye’ 😭😭. That Osakpolo name Wizkid gave him really entered his chest.” Another quipped, “Ehh osakpolo de pain u like this… foolish old fool na only to threatening Wiz fan u nd oloshi know best foolishness.”
Legal experts and online commentators have raised alarms over the cult references, noting that invoking such groups in threats could attract scrutiny from Nigerian authorities, especially given past controversies involving entertainers and cultism allegations. A Lagos-based lawyer, speaking anonymously, said, “This isn’t just banter; referencing Aye and Eiye in a threat could be seen as incitement, particularly in a public figure’s DMs.” Tufab’s post also highlighted repeated threats, suggesting a pattern that could escalate beyond social media.
Davido has yet to respond directly to the allegations, with his team maintaining radio silence as of press time. This incident adds to a string of dramatic episodes in the Davido-Wizkid saga, including Wizkid’s 2024 rants calling Davido “talentless,” leaked videos of Davido begging, and fan-led cancellations. Industry insiders speculate the feud fuels streams and relevance for both artists, but at the cost of their public images. “It’s entertainment for fans, but dangerous when it veers into threats,” one music promoter told reporters.
As the Afrobeats scene continues to dominate global charts, calls for peace from figures like Don Jazzy—who was previously dragged into the beef—grow louder. Fans hope this latest drama doesn’t derail upcoming projects, including Wizkid’s anticipated album Morayo and Davido’s post-wedding tours. For now, the internet remains a battlefield, with #Osakpolo and #DavidoThreat trending nationwide.