Davido Quits Politics, Cites Career Risks in Livestream

On April 5, 2026, Nigerian music star Davido revealed during a livestream session on Twitch that he has decided to quit politics. He expressed that his career is at risk and highlighted the serious consideration he had given to his future political ambitions.

Davido mentioned that he had hoped to make a significant impact in the political space but found that his experiences in entertainment did not translate into the success he expected in politics. He reflected on the challenges he faced and indicated that he would prefer to focus on his career in music rather than pursue a political path that did not yield the desired results.