Reno Omokri Replies Davido After Singer Called Him 'Bingo' – "Your Insult Shocked Me"

Reno Omokri Replies Davido After Singer Called Him 'Bingo' – "Your Insult Shocked Me"

Reno Omokri has fired back at Davido after the singer called him "umu bingo" and "bingo and fowl" in a series of Instagram posts. In an open letter shared on social media, Omokri expressed shock at the singer's choice of words, writing, "Coming to insult me on my Instagram profile with such vulgar words should be beneath you". He noted that Davido's conduct was beneath an international celebrity whom Nigerians are proud of.

Omokri used his response to clarify his earlier criticism of Davido's advocacy for abducted Nigerian schoolchildren at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said, "Yes, I am aware that you were upset at my appeal to you not to use an international platform, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to give publicity to bandits and terrorists". He explained that while he understood Davido's intentions were noble, amplifying kidnappings on a global stage could have unintended consequences. The ambassador's response has been met with mixed reactions. Some Nigerians have praised him for maintaining his composure and refusing to engage in a war of words, while others have criticized him for what they perceive as condescension toward a younger celebrity. Supporters of Davido have accused Omokri of trying to silence the singer's advocacy, while Omokri's supporters have praised him for speaking truth to power. Omokri has not engaged further in the debate, but his response has effectively closed the loop on this round of the feud. Whether Davido will respond again remains to be seen, but the exchange has already generated significant online engagement. Both men remain firm in their positions, and Nigerians are once again reminded that even celebrities are not immune to public disagreements.