Davido Breaks Silence After Buhari’s Death — But Not In The Way You’d Expect

While tributes and hot takes poured in from celebrities following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Afrobeats star Davido chose a different path—one that left fans decoding his message rather than reacting directly.

According to NewsVista reporters, Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London clinic. Since then, Nigerians have been watching social media closely, waiting to see what top figures would say. But Davido, currently on his 5ive Tour, kept it cryptic.

Instead of addressing Buhari’s death head-on, he posted on Instagram: “I’ve learnt that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” The quote, commonly linked to writer Maya Angelou, stirred conversation across social media, with fans debating what the singer was truly implying.

Some saw it as a subtle statement. Others viewed it as Davido simply choosing peace over politics. Reactions ranged from admiration to criticism, with users saying things like, “OBO chose peace,” and “He no even post ‘RIP’—na quote he drop.”

Meanwhile, model and influencer Sonia Ighalo, ex-wife of footballer Jude Ighalo, didn’t hold back. She openly mourned the former president and called out Nigerians who were celebrating his passing, sparking another layer of online debate.

In a related conversation, Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, stirred the pot further—this time about music. He claimed that Afrobeats could have gone global much faster if stars like Davido had collaborated more with fellow Nigerian artists like Wizkid. His comments, made during an episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, drew heavy buzz across the entertainment scene.

As always, Davido remains a master at staying in the spotlight—without saying too much.