AfroNation attendees witnessed an emotional moment when singer Davido halted his performance to observe a minute’s silence in honour of Wizkid’s late mother.
The crowd fell silent as Davido addressed the audience, speaking candidly about loss and solidarity.
“Personally, I have lost many loved ones, people close to me, so I understand how Wizkid is feeling right now. May his mother—our mother, because she was dear to me—rest in peace,” he said.
His tribute quickly stirred reactions across social media, with many recalling Davido’s revelation that Wizkid called him every day after the death of his son—an act he has repeatedly described as deeply comforting.
Mixed Reactions Trail Tribute
While several fans praised Davido’s compassion, others criticised the gesture as unnecessary or overly public:
- @hardelclarkss: “You see this and say Davido is the bad person? Forget music—Wizkid can never match Davido’s genuine love and respect.”
- @Dennyagbehor: “Davido loves his enemies even while they hate him… Glad he’s distancing himself from their circle.”
- @ibinabosekibo: “Same Davido that Wizkid shifted his album for after his son’s death? And the calls Wizzy made? Hypocrites.”
- @chidozie_odini: “He could have sent condolences privately. Why make a show of it? This is people-pleasing.”
The reactions reflected the long-standing divide between both artistes’ fan bases. Still, the moment offered a rare display of empathy and underscored the personal ties that exist beyond the rivalry narratives surrounding two of Africa’s biggest stars.
