Renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, has responded to a Twitter user who urged him to distance himself from the Igbo community, asserting proudly, “I am Igbo by blood.”
The exchange unfolded after a fan, in a tweet, told Davido to avoid aligning himself with the Igbo people. The comment seemed to stem from a controversial statement that sought to question Davido’s connection to the Igbo ethnicity. The fan’s remark did not sit well with the singer, who took to Twitter to clarify his roots.
In his response, Davido firmly declared his Igbo heritage, emphasizing that both his paternal grandmother and his late mother are from Abia State in southeastern Nigeria, further solidifying his deep familial ties to the Igbo community.
“I am Igbo by blood. My paternal grandmother and late mom are from Abia State. No one can erase my roots,” Davido tweeted, firmly countering the claim and reasserting his pride in his Igbo heritage.
Davido’s candid response highlights his strong sense of identity and pride in his mixed ethnic background, which includes the Yoruba lineage from his father’s side, while honoring his Igbo ancestry through his maternal roots.
This moment on social media adds to the ongoing public discussions around ethnicity, identity, and loyalty in Nigeria’s cultural landscape, where various Nigerian ethnic groups often assert pride in their heritage. Davido’s reply serves as a reminder that his connection to Nigeria’s diverse ethnic fabric runs deep and cannot be easily dismissed.
Fans and followers quickly rallied in support of the singer, affirming his right to embrace both his Yoruba and Igbo identities, while others offered reflections on the importance of unity amidst Nigeria’s rich diversity.
Davido’s candid response has sparked a wider conversation about ethnic identity, self-expression, and the power of embracing one’s roots without fear of criticism or exclusion.