LAGOS — Award-winning Afrobeats star Davido has stirred conversations on social media after reacting to a viral video of Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, dancing to a controversial song that criticises President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and several prominent Nigerian politicians.
The video, which has attracted millions of views across social media platforms, shows Ozonna enthusiastically singing and dancing to the now-trending song with the recurring refrain, “Tinubu, shame unto you,” while the lyrics also mention Vice President Kashim Shettima, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Governor Charles Soludo, among other political figures.
One of the most talked-about moments in the video occurs when the lyrics mention Governor Soludo. Ozonna briefly rolls his eyes before continuing to sing and dance, a gesture that many online users interpreted as humorous and symbolic of his carefree attitude despite the criticism directed at his own father.
Davido joined the online conversation by commenting under the viral clip with the remark:
> “This one no send o.”
The brief comment quickly went viral, attracting thousands of likes and replies from fans, celebrities and political observers. Many interpreted the singer’s reaction as an expression of amusement at Ozonna’s willingness to participate in a song that criticises not only the President but also his father.
The video has since generated intense debate across Nigeria’s social media space. While some users praised Ozonna for appearing unbothered and embracing freedom of expression, others questioned whether public officials’ family members should publicly engage with politically sensitive content.
The incident also reflects the growing role of music and social media in Nigeria’s political discourse. In recent years, politically themed songs, skits and satirical videos have increasingly become vehicles through which citizens—particularly young people—express frustration over governance, economic hardship and national issues. Viral content of this nature often transcends entertainment to become part of broader political conversations.
Davido’s reaction has further amplified the video’s reach. As one of Africa’s most influential entertainers with a massive online following, even his brief comments frequently become newsworthy and shape discussions on social media.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Governor Chukwuma Soludo nor the Presidency had issued an official response to the viral video or Davido’s comment. The identity of the song’s creator and any official reaction from those mentioned in its lyrics had also not been publicly confirmed.
The episode underscores the intersection of entertainment, politics and digital culture in Nigeria, where a short viral video can quickly evolve into a nationwide conversation about governance, free expression and public accountability.
