Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has criticised former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad following a social media exchange over the upcoming Osun State governorship election.
The exchange began after Ahmad challenged Davido to discuss his record at the Grammy Awards, referring to the singer’s five nominations without a win.
“We have talked enough about the number of votes I got in my primaries. Can we now talk about the number of Grammy Awards you have won from your five nominations, David?” Ahmad wrote. “Fair is fair.”
Davido responded by saying that he measured success beyond individual awards, pointing to his sold-out concerts, streaming figures and international influence.
“You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents,” Davido said.
He also criticised Ahmad’s political record, questioning what he described as his failure to deliver significant change in his community despite spending eight years serving under a former president.
“You spent 8yrs with the ex-president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty-stricken community,” Davido said.
The singer added: “We all have different trophies, Bashir. I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs.”
The exchange comes as political activities intensify ahead of the Osun State governorship election, with public figures increasingly weighing in on the contest and the political parties involved.
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