Nigerian music sensation Davido has taken a firm stand against a false April Fool’s joke that spiraled out of control, prompting him to instruct his legal team to pursue legal action. 

The prank, which alleged that the Afrobeats singer had been arrested in Kenya after cocaine was discovered on his private jet, has ignited a wave of backlash and condemnation.

The 31-year-old star, fresh off an electrifying East African tour, expressed his dismay at the “extremely irresponsible” fake report. The fabricated story initially surfaced on Kenya’s K24 TV on Monday before spreading like wildfire across social media platforms.

Having just concluded highly successful performances at the Timeless Concert in Kampala and Raha Fest in Nairobi, Davido found himself inundated with a barrage of calls following the viral circulation of the false narrative. The hoax not only tarnished his reputation but also caused significant distress and inconvenience to the artist and his team.

In response to the damaging repercussions of the fake news, Davido has taken decisive action by instructing his legal representatives to pursue recourse against those responsible for perpetuating the baseless hoax.