Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has opened up about his friendship with the convicted fraudster, Hushpuppi, acknowledging that he never knew the true nature of Hushpuppi's business activities. Davido spoke candidly about their relationship during a recent interview, noting that while they were friends, he was unaware of the criminal empire that Hushpuppi was involved in.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian socialite, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, famously known as Hushpuppi, was convicted and sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his role in an international fraud syndicate. His arrest and subsequent conviction sent shockwaves across social media, especially given his lavish lifestyle and connections with several high-profile individuals, including Davido.
Before his arrest and conviction, Davido and Hushpuppi were frequently seen together at high-profile events, and their friendship was well-known in the public eye. The two were often spotted enjoying each other's company, further adding to Hushpuppi's larger-than-life image. However, according to Davido, he never had any insight into Hushpuppi's illegal activities, stating that he simply saw him as a friend who lived life to the fullest.
In a recent interview, Davido reflected on his friend’s lifestyle, admitting that Hushpuppi “lived life” without the constraints of worrying about the consequences. He explained that for some people, it’s enough to enjoy the good life for a few years and accept the repercussions later. Davido expressed that he has nothing but prayers for Hushpuppi, acknowledging their bond and sending him his best wishes while he serves his sentence.
“My prayers go out to him, he’s my friend. I just see him around, I never really knew what he was doing. But he lived a good life,” Davido shared in the interview. Despite his shock at Hushpuppi's actions, Davido reiterated that he had no prior knowledge of the criminal activities and that he remained supportive of his friend during this challenging time. He even expressed hope that Hushpuppi would be released soon, adding: “He’s coming out soon.”
Check out reactions trailing the video …
@temitoayoo wrote: “I don’t like that he openly supports a fraudster. His reasons well known to him sha.”
@thefashygram remarked: “Accents just dey follow themselves fight. E be like portable vs akpi boxing match 😂😂😂”
@GrokProfit commented: “Back in 2017, Hushpuppi threw shade at Davido after dropping 11 million at Quilox. He called him out, challenging him to pick a date so they could both ball out and see who the real big spender was.”
@Badboyyank wrote: “Davido Dey lie! E say e no know wetin hushpuppi Dey do 😭”
@OC_Idan said: “Sometimes management need to advise this brother because why tf is he saying “he was my friend” bro it’s bad for business even Hush no send you that message”
Watch video below …
“Hushpuppi lived life, he’s my friend. Some people are happy to ball for 5 years & that’s it. My prayers go out to him. He’s coming out soon”
– Davidopic.twitter.com/roW1Waxdl5
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 21, 2025