‘Fans Mi’: Davido In NDLEA trouble

We are investigating him, says agency

Multiple award winner and international act,

Davido, is in trouble with the National Drug

Law Enforcement Agency over his new song/

video titled ‘Fans mi.’ NDLEA is currently

investigating Davido (real name David

Adeleke) for showc a s i n g hard drugs in

the video featuring Maybach Group artist,

Meek Mill. In the video, which has gone viral

since it was released earlier this month,

Davido is seen discussing with an unidentified

man as they haggle over a briefcase of

dollars and a bag full of parcels of hard

drugs. There are also lewd scenes in the

video.

The song is supposed to promote the Omo

Baba Olowo crooner’s gratitude and

appreciation to his fans for their love and

support towards his career over the years.

However, the singer was busy singing about

his enemies and money, showcasing hard

drugs, Unclothedness and guns in the video.

Some fans have expressed dissatisfaction over

the song/video, claiming the talented singer

should have done better by showing pictures

of his fans, his past shows and encounters

with fans, rather than the display of hard

drugs, Unclothedness and guns. In an emailed

comment to Sunday Telegraph, NDLEA’s Head

of Public Affairs, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said,

“The agency considers the musical video ‘Fans

Mi’ inappropriate and indecent. It has the

tendency to negatively influence and induce

drug use and trafficking.

Besides, it is counter-productive on the

campaign against drug production, trafficking

and abuse. The agency is investigating the

matter and will take necessary action.” Also

speaking, popular music video critics, Mrs.

Nuella O’Peters, said, “It’s really outrageous

seeing a brand ambassador and a mentor to

millions of African youths indulging in such

acts. He even went as far as using the

substance for cooking in the video.

Can you imagine! It’s uncalled for. I do

hope the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation

will do something about the video.” Davido

is a song writer, performer and a recording

artiste from Nigeria. He recently postponed

the release of his highly anticipated album

on his birthday.