“No respect for Chioma?” — Davido faces fan-backlash

Afrobeat star Davido has found himself at the center of controversy after being called out for smoking close to his wife, Chioma, during a high-profile Barcelona vs. Real Madrid game.

The uproar began when a social media user shared a snapshot of the musician smoking near Chioma, questioning his respect for her as a married man.

The tweet that ignited the debate read: “See as married man dey smoke, Davido no even get respect for Chioma.”

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The reactions were swift and varied:

• Campus9ja remarked, “Na lack of money dey make husband hide smoke for in-law,” suggesting that financial status influences public perceptions of such behavior.
• DAVID defended the singer, saying, “Make he do Wetin he like. If na poor man now dem ladies go say na red flag,” highlighting a double standard in societal expectations.
• Jaynett recalled, “He did it on his wedding day so face front,” implying that this behavior was not new or unexpected.
• Mevix questioned the outrage, “He wasn’t smoking before he married her? Abi you no get sense again,” pointing out that Davido’s habits were known prior to marriage.
• Pepper voiced disappointment, “Asin eh Chioma deserve a better gentleman,” calling for higher standards.

This isn’t the first time the issue of smoking has stirred controversy around the star. Just months ago, a video of Davido’s lawyer, Prince, puffing smoke from a shisha pipe with his young son present went viral. The child was seen trying to imitate his father’s actions, prompting Prince to sternly stop him, saying, “Don’t you dare.”