A viral video has stirred concern on social media after a fan was seen aggressively grabbing Nigerian music superstar Davido during a public outing with his daughter.
The incident took place at a recreational centre in Lagos, where Davido was spending time with his first daughter, Imade Adeleke, and members of his entourage. In the now widely circulated clip, an overzealous male fan is seen running toward the singer and latching onto his leg, causing a brief moment of chaos before Davido’s security team quickly pulled the man away.
Although the situation was brought under control within seconds and Davido appeared unfazed, many have criticized the fan’s behavior as not just inappropriate, but dangerous, especially since the artist was in the company of a child.
Social media users quickly weighed in, with many condemning the breach of personal space and calling for stricter crowd control during celebrity outings:
“This is not fan love but harassment,” one user commented.
“He could’ve been creating a distraction to kidnap the child, security really dropped the ball here,” another added.
“Davido was with his CHILDREN for God’s sake. The security should’ve left a souvenir on him. Compose yourself!”
Some fans even referenced other Nigerian celebrities like Burna Boy, who are known for keeping a tight circle and taking stricter measures when engaging with fans in public.
While celebrity culture often encourages fan interactions, moments like this highlight the need for clear boundaries, especially in family settings. The fan’s actions, though possibly driven by excitement, have been widely condemned as reckless and unacceptable.
Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. However, the encounter has reignited conversations around fan behavior, celebrity security, and how far is too far when showing admiration.
