A Nigerian man has reportedly landed in the hospital after getting a permanent tattoo of music superstar Davido‘s latest album, 5ive, inked on his body in what appears to be an extreme display of fan love.
The incident gained attention after a post surfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter), showing the man lying on a hospital bed, apparently being treated by a nurse. The image has since gone viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online.
According to details shared in the post, the man had been vocal for days about wanting to do something memorable in honor of Davido's new project. After the singer revealed the album title and artwork, the fan took the bold step of tattooing the album cover on his body. Sadly, the action reportedly led to complications that required immediate medical attention.
A friend of the man, who shared the story online, recounted how he received a call informing him that his friend had finally gone ahead with the tattoo idea. Speaking in disbelief, he said, “Ever since Davido announced his album, he kept saying he wanted to do something for him. Yesterday, I got a call saying he had gone to get a tattoo. Look at what he did to himself.”
The post quickly gathered traction, and users on X flooded the comment section with varying opinions. While some expressed concern, others speculated that the act was merely a dramatic attempt to draw Davido’s attention and possibly secure financial assistance from the artist.
See some reactions below:
@yeatybabe: “These ones dey use style dray Davido attention, them want make he give them money🤣 good scope.”
@jeje_textile: “See format, people are dramatice tbh, i thought it was a comedy at first.”
@bisigold_blog: “Make una kuku beg money. Which kind thing he this. This look staged naa. Nawa for una Ooh.”
@Ibisoq: “Him mind be say Davido go see am help am so make davido try see am help am e no easy to carry out this plan.”
@Theyenvyherrrr: “People just do mumu things all in the name of fan love, shey Davido don go check am for hospital bayii after this stupid act? SMH.”
@sexy_tee236: “If not that death shouldn’t be wished upon someone nii, I for say make you die. Who sent you message??”
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A loyal fan of Davido who tattooed his “5ive” album on his back has reportedly landed in the hospital.
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