Davido, the Afrobeats star, has come under heavy criticism over an X post some users interpreted as “endorsing cultism”.
On Monday, the singer wrote “Happy Metal” on X (formerly Twitter), a phrase that many linked to the Neo-Black Movement (NBM), also known as the Black Axe confraternity, which celebrates its founding anniversary on July 7.
Happy METAL
— Davido (@davido) July 7, 2025
The term “Metal” is believed to be a coded reference to the
group’s axe symbol.
While the NBM claims to be a nonviolent organisation, it has
faced allegations of involvement in criminal activities.
Davido’s post drew sharp criticism, with many accusing him
of glorifying a group associated with violence.
Several X users slammed the singer, urging him to focus on
his music and set a better example as a public figure and father. Others warned
that his post could incite cult-related violence among fans.
“At this age? Davido, you’re now a married man with children
who are looking up to you and learning from you. Cultism should be the least of
the things that should occupy your mind at this age. If you’re too less busy, then enter the
studio and come up with something productive and profitable,” one users wrote.
“Very foolish boy. Very soon you celebrities would become
victims of this cult violence,” another user wrote.
A user wrote: Why you dey promote cuItism ??? Osakpolor you
fok up o.
“Fan wey u suppose dey lead right, you dey teach dem yeye
thing,” another post reads.
“Almost every crime you can think of that’s destroying the
poor citizens of Nigeria 🇳🇬 your hands
dey inside. Petty scam oo, you dey. Online fraud, you dey. Ponzi Scheme oo, you
dey like mad. Crypto scam oo, you dey. Political scam oo, you dey. Even to
visit Tinubu, a President that his government is destroying the country, you
dey like werey. Even down to 🪓
you put body dey promote am.
“You make it hard for even your die hard fans to defend you.
Is not a coincident that your name is boldly written in alot of these
problems.”
See more comments below:
If you’re okay with Davido promoting cultism, I’m rooting for your kids to listen to the advice and join them.
— lobistars (@john322226) July 7, 2025
No need to argue with anyone, just say amen.
Nigerian musicians are all cultist
— ITA 📈 (@_itarex) July 7, 2025
I wonder why people dey surprised
FYI: this guy is aware how much deaths are caused per year via cultism and still somehow promotes it!
— PŁÆŞ (@AsherHansel) July 7, 2025
As a public figure, it’s wrong to promote cultism.
— Digicent (@Emmesonnn) July 7, 2025
Davido, do better. You have many young people looking up to you, don’t mislead them.
Gambling, scamming, rug pulls, cultism………. You mustn’t always be on the wrong side of the divide. pic.twitter.com/32mZV08CqS
Only you go promote cultism still promote ponzi for once use ur brain . 🧠
— KING DAVID B£T (@Davidspredict) July 7, 2025
What is even wrong with you, at your age you are celebrating 7/7. Can never be wizkid or burnaboy
— Graduate 🎓 (@Alexandaaahh) July 7, 2025
Yh apoda pic.twitter.com/CqccMxIxpJ
— Emmy (@IamOdiliEmmy) July 7, 2025
At this age? Davido, you’re now a married man with children who are looking up to you and learning from you. Cultism should be the least of the things that should occupy your mind at this age. If you’re too less busy, then enter the studio and come up with something productive…
— Mezie (@MezieAbia) July 7, 2025
This guy manages to have his hands in almost everything that sabotages young Nigerians. Gambling, politics, drugs, scams, and cultism https://t.co/LMyWQO3Osj
— motor wey no get brake (@95andbeyond) July 7, 2025
Funny how davido encourages Gambling, politics, drugs, scams, and cultism .
— 🗿 (@boymanager0) July 7, 2025
Almost every crime you can think of that's destroying the poor citizens of Nigeria 🇳🇬 your hands dey inside. Petty scam oo, you dey. Online fraud, you dey. Ponzi Scheme oo, you dey like mad. Crypto scam oo, you dey. Political scam oo, you dey. Even to visit Tinubu, a President…
— ©️Mr Xperience (@Xperience_Snr) July 7, 2025
The police have constantly warned against the celebration of
7/7 in Nigeria.
On Sunday, the Ondo police command disclosed that the
activities associated with the celebration of July 7 (7/7) will not be
tolerated in the state, advising those planning such to desist.
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