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2025 has been a rollercoaster for our favorite Afrobeats king, Davido. From chart-topping hits to sold-out tours, he's been winning big, but let's be real: no year is complete without some headline-grabbing drama. We've rounded up the top 10 most shocking scandals that had us all glued to our phones this year. Some are messy allegations, others are fiery clapbacks but they all kept Naija X (or Twitter, whatever) buzzing.
- The Explosive Jessie Awazie Cheating Allegations.
Hands down the biggest shocker: In July, a Snapchat user "Milkshake" accused Davido of cheating on Chioma with influencer Jessie Awazie. Claims included ₦25M hush money, luxury gifts, blackmail over a potential tape, and even wild health warnings. Social media exploded unverified, but it dominated headlines and had everyone talking about trust in his marriage.
- Public Declaration: "I'm Done Cheating".
In an April interview, Davido swore off infidelity, saying he has five kids with four women and wants no more "problems." It came after years of past scandals, fans praised the growth, but skeptics waited to see if actions matched words.
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- Political Troll Clapback and Family Drama.
When trolls mocked his uncle Governor Adeleke's party switch, Davido flexed hard: "I'm sitting in the air in a Global 7500 that costs $75M." It shut down haters but fueled talks about wealth flaunting amid Nigeria's tough times.
- Intellectual Property Theft Lawsuit.
Four Nigerian artists sued Davido in a U.S. court, accusing him of stealing their song "Work" for his 2024 track "Strawberry on Ice." The case dragged into 2025 with settlement talks and summons – a rare legal headache for the superstar.
- Birthday Club Night with Chioma's Unhappy Vibes.
On his 33rd birthday bash in Atlanta, Davido made it rain dollars at a club, but Chioma's bored/uncomfortable expression stole the show. Netizens debated: Was she jealous of the dancers, or just not feeling the vibe? Couple goals with a side of tension!
- Clashing with Lagos Gov Aide Over Wizkid Promo.
Davido called out a Lagos state official for hyping Wizkid's show while ignoring others. It turned into a petty online spat, reminding us that even big stars get salty over perceived favoritism.
Davido - Cryptic Social Media Warnings.
In November, Davido posted enigmatic messages like "Dey fool urself... everybody go collect from my God." Speculation ran wild was it shade at rivals like Burna Boy amid his own concert drama? The mystery kept us guessing for weeks.
- Sophia Momodu's Co-Parenting Revelations.
Davido's babymama Sophia dropped bombshells about raising their daughter Imade solo, claiming no child support from OBO. It reignited old custody talks and had fans picking sides in this ongoing family saga.
- Zambia Concert Payment Beef.
Organizers of a Lusaka show got a stern warning from Davido's team over unpaid fees. DMW threatened to pull the plug on the December 20 gig if they didn't pay up. It sparked talks about how artists deserve their bag no excuses!
- Tour Halt Drama in Benin.
Davido's epic 5ive Alive Africa Tour hit a snag when a reported coup in Benin Republic forced a pause. Fans were devastated, wondering if the show would go on. It highlighted how global chaos can mess with even the biggest stars' plans. Luckily, he bounced back strong for other dates.
Davido Whew, what a year! Davido stays unbreakable though dropping bangers, touring the world, and handling the noise like a boss. Which of these shocked you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned to Verifyd Blog for more real-talk celeb updates.
