Fido Apologizes For Disrespecting Davido And Others, Promises To Act Better

Nigerian artist Fido has apologized to his senior colleague Davido and the Afrobeats community after criticism over comments and actions he now admits were wrong.

The controversy began last year when Fido’s song “Joy Is Coming” overtook Davido’s “Funds” at the top of Apple Music’s charts.

Fido referred to Davido’s fan base as Osakpolo FC, which sparked a heated online debate as 30BG fans voiced their disappointment across social media.

In a lengthy statement shared to his supporters, Fido admitted that fame had come faster than he was ready for, which led him to make choices he now regrets.

“There’s no easy way to write this, so I’ll just say it plainly. I messed up,” he wrote, showing a more reflective side than the confident persona he usually presents on stage.

He explained that the sudden leap from relative anonymity to stardom left him struggling to understand himself while under intense public attention.

“Stardom came into my life quickly. One minute I was dreaming about it, the next minute I was living it. And while the world was watching me grow, I was still trying to understand who I was inside that growth,” he wrote.

Fido admitted that ego, excitement, and lack of experience influenced his decisions and comments.

He said, “Along the way, I made mistakes. I said things that should never have been said. I allowed ego, excitement, and inexperience to influence some of my decisions. That’s not who I want to be. And it’s not who I’m becoming.”

He directly apologized to his fans saying, “To my fans, the ones who stream the music, defend me, pray for me, and believe in me, I am sorry.”

He also extended his apology to the wider Afrobeats community, including pioneers and fellow artists who may have been offended.

The singer wrote, “To the legends and godfathers who opened these doors before me, my colleagues and everyone who felt disappointed by my words or actions, I apologise. Truly.”

Fido said he chose to step back and reflect rather than defend himself in the moment.

“There are moments in life when you either double down on pride or you humble yourself and grow. I chose to step back. I chose to listen. I chose to reflect,” he said.

He described the apology as part of his personal growth, noting that admitting mistakes takes both strength and maturity.

“It takes strength to admit you were wrong. It takes maturity to retrace your steps. I’m doing both.”

Looking ahead, Fido promised to be more grounded and mindful of his platform, and said his upcoming music will reflect this new perspective.

“The man walking into this next chapter is more grounded, more aware, and more respectful of the platform he’s been given.

” The music you’re about to hear will come from a deeper place. A more honest place. A more grateful place,” he said.

Fido further thanked those who held him accountable saying “Thank you to everyone who held me accountable instead of just canceling me. Thank you to those who stayed, and even to those who walked away—I understand. This is growth, maturity, and me doing better. Game time is back.”

KanyiDaily recalls that Davido recently inaugurated a new female hostel named after his late mother, Dr. Veronica Adeleke, at Clifford University in Abia State.