Nigerian singer Fido has apologized after sparking controversy by mocking Davido’s fan base.
The incident began when Fido referred to Davido’s supporters with the nickname “Osakpolo FC”.
This follows the success of his own song, which temporarily overtook one of Davido’s tracks on music charts.
The comment was widely interpreted as a dig at the superstar and drew criticism from fans and the music community.
In his apology, Fido acknowledged that stardom came into his life quickly and that he made mistakes influenced by ego, excitement, and inexperience.
He admitted that some of his words and actions were wrong and expressed regret for disappointing fans, fellow artistes, and the global Afrobeats community.
He said he chose to step back, reflect, and learn from the situation, noting that admitting mistakes and retracing steps is part of personal growth and maturity.
Fido promised that his upcoming music would come from a more honest and grateful place, reflecting his evolution as an artist.
In a lengthy tweet, he wrote: “There’s no easy way to write this, so I’ll just say it plainly. I messed up.
“Stardom came into my life quickly. One minute I was dreaming about it, the next minute I was living it. And while the world was watching me grow, I was still trying to understand who I was inside that growth.
“Along the way, I made mistakes. I said things that should never have been said. I allowed ego, excitement, and inexperience to influence some of my decisions. That’s not who I want to be. And it’s not who I’m becoming.
“To my fans, the ones who stream the music, defend me, pray for me, and believe in me, I am sorry.
“To the global Afrobeats community, the legends and godfathers who opened these doors before me, my colleagues and everyone who felt disappointed by my words or actions, I apologise. Truly.
“There are moments in life when you either double down on pride or you humble yourself and grow. I chose to step back. I chose to listen. I chose to reflect.
“It takes strength to admit you were wrong. It takes maturity to retrace your steps. I’m doing both.
“I am still learning. I am still evolving. But I promise you this, I have taken these lessons seriously. The man walking into this next chapter is more grounded, more aware, and more respectful of the platform he’s been given.
“The music you’re about to hear will come from a deeper place. A more honest place. A more grateful place.
“Thank you to everyone who held me accountable instead of cancelling me. Thank you to those who stayed. And even to those who walked away, I understand.
This is growth. This is maturity. This is me doing better. It’s game time again.”
