Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido is pursuing legal action against a media outlet for a fake news report on April Fools' Day that falsely claimed he was detained for drug offenses. The singer, who recently performed in Kampala and Nairobi, received a Cease-and-desist letter from Conrad Law Advocates LLP regarding the defamatory statements. The prank story led to a media storm and a barrage of calls to Davido.
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Afrobeats star Davido threatens legal action over fake drug arrest story on April Fools' Day https://t.co/Q9XzOz5Wq4
Afrobeats musician Davido is seeking legal action against a media outlet that published a fake news report on April Fools’ Day claiming he had been “detained” after a “cocaine haul” was “found in his private jet.” https://t.co/ytLM0QEqxo
Davido to sue after “irresponsible” April Fool’s joke backfires The prank news story resulted in the Afrobeats star receiving "a barrage of calls" https://t.co/TcdJ83fqhn
Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido has said he is taking legal action after an April Fool's article said he had been arrested for drug offences Read more🔗 https://t.co/dCtTZwld8R
Davido, who had just performed to packed audiences in Kampala and Nairobi, said the fake story created a media storm Read more: https://t.co/OXo0AB4pgb https://t.co/YQa5uhIvMv
A Cease-and-desist letter has been issued on behalf of Davido by Conrad Law Advocates LLP —The alleged defamatory statements were published in an article on April 1, 2024, alleging Davido's involvement in drug-related offenses following his performance in Nairobi on March 30,… https://t.co/G3fDAJJAfe
Afrobeats star Davido taking legal action over ‘irresponsible’ April Fools story https://t.co/mFLDgkBIKc
Afrobeats singer taking legal action over 'irresponsible' April Fools article Read more🔗 https://t.co/dPlEef4J0X
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