Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred conversations online after a playful Instagram post about getting a massage in Ghana triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians.
The singer reposted a viral clip of American streamer IShowSpeed receiving a shea butter massage from multiple women during his Africa tour. In his Instagram Story, Davido tagged his wife, Chioma Rowland Adeleke, in what appeared to be a joke asking for her permission to try the same experience.
His caption read:
“@thechefchi oh boy my darling wife pls permit me 😅😅this nah Ghana???”
Though many saw it as harmless humour, screenshots of the post quickly spread to X (formerly Twitter), where it sparked heated debate.
While some Nigerians described the post as simple “cruise,” others felt it was inappropriate for a married celebrity of Davido’s status.
One user, Obi Studio, wrote, “This guy hates his wife, I’m convinced.” Another user, Sohcatri, questioned the intent behind the message, “Why is he asking for permission, he gonna do it anyways.”
However, others defended the singer, insisting critics were overreacting. Bolatito commented, “Yall know it’s just a joke right, make una sofri o.” Kiddy added, “Omo Nawa for una it was clearly a joke why una de take things serious for this country.”
Some reactions were sarcastic, pointing out how public figures are judged differently.
Uzzy wrote, “Another person does this and its the person his wife catching cruise. Davido does it, and everywhere scatters. Una no deserve una govt ke.”
Still, not everyone found it funny. Superboy posted, “I hope this is fake ’cause how on earth will you tag your wife to this kind of thing!!!” And LilithBlack25 bluntly said, “He can’t stop cheating.”
The moment also highlights the growing friendship between Davido and IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.), who recently toured several African countries. Just days earlier, Davido surprised Speed with a FaceTime call during a livestream to celebrate his 21st birthday and 50 million YouTube subscribers milestone.
Observers say the reaction to Davido’s post reflects broader conversations about celebrity marriages, public humour, and social media boundaries. For global stars like Davido, even light-hearted jokes can quickly become national talking points.
As debates continue, the singer himself has not publicly responded to the backlash, leaving fans to interpret the viral moment in their own ways.