Singer Davido delivered one of the emotional highlights of AfroNation after halting his efficiency to honour Wizkid’s late mom with a minute’s silence.
Davido pause AfroNation efficiency
The ambiance shifted immediately as hundreds quietened, watching Davido converse from the guts about grief, friendship, and shared ache.
“Personally, I’ve misplaced many family members, individuals near me, so I perceive how Wizkid is feeling proper now. Could his mom, our mom as a result of she was expensive to me, relaxation in peace,” he stated.
The tribute stirred robust feelings on-line and offline, particularly as followers recalled Davido revealing that Wizkid known as him every day when he misplaced his son, a gesture he has by no means forgotten.
Social media reactions
@hardelclarkss: “You see this and also you inform me Davido is the unhealthy individual right here? Overlook music o, Wizkid can by no means lace Davido’s footwear in terms of real love and respect.”
@Dennyagbehor: “Davido loves his enemies even whereas they hate him… I like the truth that he’s now extra conscious and distancing himself from their circle.”
@ibinabosekibo: “Identical Davido wey Wizkid shift him album due to his son’s demise? Abi the calls and checking up Wizzy did throughout that interval?!!!! Hypocrites.”
@chidozie_odini: “He might ship the condolence on to the bereaved. Why make a present of it? That is people-pleasing syndrome.”
The reactions captured the divided opinions that usually encompass each stars. Whereas many praised Davido’s compassion and public present of assist, others felt the gesture ought to have been personal.
But regardless of the net debates, the second added a touching layer to the narrative of mutual respect and empathy between two of Africa’s largest musicians.
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“Personally, I’ve misplaced many family members, individuals near me, so I perceive how Wizkid is feeling proper now. Could his mom, our mom as a result of she was expensive to me, relaxation in peace“
— Davido paused his AfroNation efficiency to provide Wizkid’s mother a minute’s silence pic.twitter.com/4xH7MFZBTJ
— 𝓚𝓮𝓵𝓵𝔂 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓸 🦉 💜 (@kellybonito_BU) December 5, 2025
