Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed why he backed Portugal during the FIFA World Cup, saying his support had nothing to do with nationality but with his friendship with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to Davido, “I supported Portugal at the World Cup because I’m a fan and he’s my friend and we chat back to back.”
The revelation has since sparked reactions on social media, with many fans expressing surprise that Davido and Ronaldo keep in touch.
@Blessingfapo wrote, “Carter Efe probably thought it was edited until Davido opened the chat. 😂”
@bolakale_osho commented, “davido as cr7 fan make sense for show biz and more of celebrity lifestyles while messi on the other hand is more of football lifestyles and language barrier wouldn’t help davido too but nevertheless the goat btw the two still remains messi and will forever be Messi.”
@Blessingfapo added, “Some people will still say it’s fake even after seeing the chats. 😅 Imagine casually texting Cristiano Ronaldo like your neighborhood guy.”
@Dorren06 reacted, “So OBO, na Ronaldo friend. No wonder he was so supporting Portugal. Nice one.”
@Joka_prime wrote, “He dey always show evidence no be cho cho cho 😂.”
@mprosper124 commented, “U don on hotspot for davido before 😂.”
@sacredtoes asked, “Why does kolu looks mute or forced to be there?”
@bidsman joked, “Kolu just Dey take notes 🤣.”
@Banacubana_ wrote, “Davido na the real celebrity for Nigeria. How Ronaldo go Dey give Davido such good time.”
@Banacubana_ added, “He is proud to say Ronaldo na him best friend. Omor Ronaldo Na my favourite from today.”
@Jeffreygram8 commented, “Obo de always ask for hotspot😂😂.”
@Adewumi179904 reacted, “Cho cho cho who ask am.”