Angry Muslim Youths Burn Davido’s Picture in Maiduguri

• Youths in Maiduguri expressed dissatisfaction with popular singer Davido for posting a video clip that was considered offensive to Islam on his Twitter page.
  
• The clip featured people praying and dancing in front of a mosque, causing outrage among prominent Nigerian Muslims.

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In Maiduguri, a group of upset Muslim youths voiced their discontent with the renowned singer Davido over an offensive video clip he shared on his Twitter page.

The clip depicted people praying and dancing in front of a mosque, provoking outrage among prominent Nigerian Muslims such as Bashir Ahmad, Senator Shehu Sani, and actor Ali Nuhi.

These influential figures called on Davido to take down the video and issue an apology for what they perceived as a disrespectful portrayal of their religion.

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After facing heavy criticism, Davido eventually bowed to the pressure and deleted the controversial video. However, he did not issue an apology for his actions.

This refusal to apologize further angered some Muslim youths in Maiduguri, who took to the streets and publicly set fire to a large banner bearing Davido’s picture.

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The video of the incident has been circulating on social media, highlighting the intensity of the sentiments surrounding the issue.

The controversy involving Davido has drawn attention to the importance of cultural sensitivity and the need for public figures to be mindful of the potential impact of their actions on religious communities.