The Afrobeat musician, David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, has said actions will be taken against the media parties responsible for spreading false arrest information about him.
Davido made the declaration via his Social Media Page on Tuesday after hearing the disheartening news which was circulating, but later termed as prank.
Speaking further, the music star debunked the news as entirely untrue, stating that he immediately completed his show in Uganda and Kenya and made his return to his home country, Nigeria, on Sunday.
Notably, he has “no track record of being arrested for any crime in the world during or after his visitation as a musician“, the Afrobeat star disclosed.
As he frowned at such publication, he noted, “I find the fabrication of allegations of such international crimes extremely irresponsible, regardless of the light of ‘April Fools’, and my lawyer is seeking legal recourse against the media parties responsible for generating this misinformation.”
He went further to appreciate his supporters for their consistent support and acknowledged that the blessings received are from God:
“Thank you for your continued support. Our blessings are from God. I love you all.“
The Background
A media firm called K24 Digital reported on Monday that the popular music star and his crew members were arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after some substances claimed to be hard drugs were found in his private jet during a search.
“Nigerian musician Davido detained at JKIA after Ksh18M cocaine haul found in his private jet.”
The reports, which were described as a prank as the popular “April Fool” day which is always celebrated on the first of April, drew a lot of reaction from Kenyans and other Davido supporters.
According to the publication, it was reported that the Anti-Narcotics Police Unit at JKIA led the arrest.
When the publication was made, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Kenyan, flagged the report as “fake news.”
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Origin of the April Fool
April Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1st across many countries, has a rich history steeped in mystery and merriment.
While its exact origins are uncertain, it’s believed to have emerged from a fusion of cultural customs and historical events, echoing festivities such as ancient Rome’s Hilaria and India’s Holi celebration.
One prominent theory traces its roots to 16th-century France, when King Charles IX shifted the new year’s start from Easter to January 1st. Those clinging to the old date were mockingly called “April Fools.”
Another hypothesis links April Fools’ Day to the vernal equinox, marked by unpredictable weather shifts around March 21st, often fooling people with sudden climate changes.
In various cultures, April Fool’s Day is celebrated with unique traditions. In France, prank victims are dubbed “poisson d’avril” (April fish), while Scottish tradition includes Gowkie Day, featuring playful pranks like affixing “kick me” signs.
In the modern age, media outlets have embraced April Fools’ Day with elaborate hoaxes. The BBC’s 1957 spaghetti harvest prank, where they reported on Swiss farmers harvesting pasta from trees, remains one of the most memorable examples.
April Fool’s Day persists as a global celebration of laughter and lighthearted fun, uniting people in the joy of playful deception and shared amusement.
