Davido Speaks After Heavy Critics Over Controversial Music Video
Following the massive backlash he got for promoting a contentious music video, award-winning rapper Davido has made his first public statement.
On his social media networks, the music superstar celebrated the music video of his new signee, Logos Olori.
Many individuals, however, were angered by the film, accusing him of mocking Islamic beliefs and rituals.
The music video in question features Logos Olori's new song "Jayelo."
The film, which was shot in a Mosque-like atmosphere, showed guys in white Jalabiya praying. Following the prayers, the guys began dancing and praying while reciting Quranic passages.
The artist, for his part, replicated the Muslim method of praying while perched on the building's roof.
Many devout Muslims found the video disrespectful and took to social media to call him out.
Prayer mats have significant religious importance for Muslims since they represent the sacred act of Salah, a spiritual link with the Almighty. As a result, any conduct that may be seen as disrespectful or ridiculing of this sacred activity is regarded exceedingly insulting.
Some urged Davido to remove the video and apologize, while others voiced outrage at what they saw as a defilement of sacred components.
Reacting to the post;
Former President, Muhammad Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmad wrote, “There are many reasons why every Muslim finds this content absolutely disrespectful, hurtful and offensive @davido. I assume you all know that we Muslims don’t mix our religion with jokes in any way, especially Salah (prayer), which is sacred and the second of the five pillars of Islam.
In Salah, Muslims remember our Lord, Allah, express our love and respect for Him, and invoke and strive to express our gratitude towards Him. The notion is that the Salah activity brings the individual face-to-face with God. That is what we believe, and that is our faith. Please respect it.”
Arewa Twitter: “We gave you the benefit of doubt, waiting for you to delete this video you posted out of ignorance but you didn’t. Please, everyone, let’s report this Davido’s post.”
Muslim News Association of Nigeria tweeted, “We Muslims don’t joke with our religion. Holy book, Quran, our Prophet, Muhammad & his Companions, Salat (5 times daily) & the Hijab. They are our red lines. We’ll never allow anyone to disrespect them for whatever reasons; as much as we respect other religious beliefs”.
In what seems like a response to the backlash, Davido took to his Twitter page to further promote the video.
Davido stated in one of his tweets that he didn’t want to fight.
“I wan make u show me, make we no dey fight”.
In another tweet, referring to his song ‘Unavailable’, Davido stated that he is yet to be unavailable.
“Una know say ‘Feel’ never start Abi? IN FACT, ‘Unavailable’ never start!
No choice logos!! Them go feel am!! MEN MOUNT”.
