Controversial Nigerian entertainer Uche Maduagwu has publicly apologised to singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, for trolling them online.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Maduagwu expressed regret for repeatedly posting negative content about the couple. He revealed that he was paid N2.5 million, along with four other Nigerian influencers, to ridicule Davido and his family on social media.
“I was paid to ridicule your wife and your family. I’m not the only one; we’re like five influencers in Nigeria who were paid,” he said. “I want to apologize to Davido.
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Please forgive me. I collected over N2 million to ridicule you, and I’m sorry. Others, please return the money you were paid to criticize him. He has not done anything wrong.”
Captioning the video, Maduagwu wrote: “God I’m in TEARS now. I just want @davido to forgive me. Every criticism you constantly see about Davido and his wife online was paid for. Can you people help me beg him to forgive me?”
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His apology comes amid growing conversations about the role of paid online trolling and influencer accountability in Nigeria’s social media space.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
