Some fans of the Afrobeat Artist Davido, 30BG, have reportedly physically disciplined a lady who mocked the artist’s new album by using his dead son, Ifeanyi. This act of retaliation comes after the lady, who identified herself as a Wizkid fan, made a cruel post mocking Davido’s album, 5ive, by referencing the tragic drowning incident of the artist's late son.
The lady, whose name is Arike, had shared her opinion on Twitter, mocking Davido’s album, which had been trending at number 24 on the Worldwide Apple Music Albums chart. She retweeted a post from Charts Africa celebrating the album's success, but instead of appreciating the achievement, Arike took a distasteful jab at Davido by linking his son's death to the album's chart position. She wrote that the album had sunk in the music charts "like how his dead son drowned in the pool," which sparked outrage across social media.
Her tweet quickly went viral, and many Twitter users condemned her for being insensitive and heartless. Fans of Davido, including members of his 30BG fanbase, expressed their outrage at the distasteful comment, and the situation escalated further when, days after her tweet, a member of the 30BG fan group posted a shocking update about what had happened to Arike. According to the tweet, Arike had been "picked up" by members of the fanbase, physically beaten, and had her phone taken away. The individual also claimed that Arike's Twitter account was deleted as a form of punishment for her offensive tweet.
The tweet, shared by a person identified as Danny of Owerri, reads: “UPDATE ‼️‼️Arike was picked up yesterday and beaten. Her phone was collected from her, and we made sure we deleted everything in her account. This account doesn’t exist again. I hope others will learn from this.” This post added fuel to the already heated situation, drawing even more criticism and attention from the public and online community. It has sparked debates about online behavior, freedom of speech, and the potential dangers of retaliatory actions in the digital age.
The backlash from Arike's tweet not only created a massive online controversy but also brought into focus the limits of online trolling and the potential consequences of insensitive behavior on social media platforms. While some online observers sympathized with Davido’s fans for their emotional response to the cruel post, others questioned the appropriateness of taking matters into their own hands in such a violent manner. Many people weighed in on whether this incident will serve as a lesson in online decorum or whether it will fuel further hostility in the music industry’s fanbase culture.
As the story unfolds, it is unclear what legal or ethical actions may be taken against the individuals involved in the retaliation. However, this incident highlights the volatile nature of online celebrity culture and the risks associated with crossing boundaries in public forums. The situation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen if further developments will occur regarding the actions taken against Arike or any possible public statements from Davido or his team.
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UPDATE ‼️‼️Arike was picked up yesterday and beaten.Her phone was collected from her, and we made sure we deleted everything in her account . This account doesn’t exist again.I hope others will learn from this. https://t.co/iWPCaDDjYk pic.twitter.com/VswPvqD3Qt
— Danny Of Owerri🇳🇬🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@DrDanny2030) April 28, 2025