Popular journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has made serious allegations against Afrobeats star, Davido, claiming that he and his signee, Logos Olori, have been blacklisted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates due to a controversial music video. The accusations arose after some Muslims criticized Davido for sharing Logos Olori's contentious religious music video on his Twitter page.
“Davido blacklisted in Dubai over disrespectful religious music video” – Kemi Olunloyo claims. Credit: Davido/ Instagram.[/figure]In the said video, Davido's signee, Logos Olori, was seen singing a secular song while some Muslims dressed in white attire were observed performing their Salah (prayer). This led to a wave of backlash, with many expressing their disapproval of the content presented in the music video.
Kemi Olunloyo took to her Twitter page and hinted that the repercussions of the controversial video were severe, as both Davido and Logos Olori were allegedly blacklisted in Dubai. She went on to issue a warning to Davido, urging him to avoid traveling to Dubai as she claimed that jihadists had him on their radar.
“Davido blacklisted in Dubai over disrespectful religious music video” – Kemi Olunloyo claims. Credit: Kemi Olunloyo/ Google.[/figure]Quoting her tweet, Kemi Olunloyo expressed her opinion further, humorously stating that "Muslim Jihadists are coming for Davido soon," drawing attention to the seriousness of the situation. She compared the controversial music video to Kanye West's Sunday Service, emphasizing that it had clearly offended certain individuals.
As of now, it remains to be seen how these allegations will unfold and whether Davido will address the issue and clarify the situation. The controversy has undoubtedly raised questions about the importance of cultural sensitivity and respect for religious beliefs in the entertainment industry.