Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has responded to a public apology issued by his official streamer, Davrel, following backlash over his conduct at a recent event.
Davrel came under heavy criticism after he was accused of showing disrespect to the singer during the burial ceremony of Israel DMW’s late father in Edo State over the weekend.
A video from the event, which circulated widely on social media, showed Davrel seated on a chair reportedly reserved for Davido, with one of his legs resting on the seat while the singer remained standing. Moments later, someone approached him and asked him to vacate the chair.
The incident sparked outrage among Davido’s loyal fanbase, popularly known as the 30 Billion Gang (30BG), with many accusing Davrel of disrespecting the Afrobeats star.
Amid the backlash, Davrel released a video publicly apologising to Davido’s fans for his actions.
Responding in the comment section, Davido accepted the apology and advised Davrel to be more careful going forward, reminding him that as a member of his team, he is constantly under public scrutiny.
“Good job son. Move better n be smarter the world is watching u now. love u”, Davido wrote.
BACKSTORY:
Davrel is a content creator and livestreamer who recently became associated with Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido as one of the singer’s official streamers. Since joining Davido’s camp, his activities have attracted increased attention from fans, particularly members of the singer’s loyal fanbase, the 30 Billion Gang (30BG).
The latest controversy arose during the burial ceremony of Israel DMW’s late father in Edo State, where a viral video showed Davrel sitting on a chair reportedly reserved for Davido while the singer remained standing nearby. The clip triggered widespread criticism on social media, with many fans accusing Davrel of disrespecting the award-winning artiste.
As the backlash intensified, Davrel released a public apology directed at Davido’s supporters, explaining his actions and expressing regret. Davido later responded to the apology, advising the streamer to be more mindful of his conduct, noting that being part of his team comes with greater public attention and responsibility.
