A young Nigerian man has reportedly been hospitalized after getting a permanent tattoo of Davido’s new album, “5ive,” in a bizarre display of fan love that has set social media abuzz.
The story surfaced via a post currently trending on X (formerly Twitter), which includes a video of the man lying in a hospital bed, allegedly being treated by a nurse. The fan had boldly inked the “5ive” album cover on a large part of his body, only to find himself in serious health discomfort shortly after.
According to a man believed to be his friend, the fan had been talking for days about doing something unforgettable for Davido, ever since the superstar announced the upcoming project.
“Ever since Davido announced his album, he kept saying he wanted to do something for him,” the friend explained in the viral video. “Yesterday, I got a call saying he had gone to get a tattoo. Look at what he did to himself.”
As expected, the post ignited a firestorm of mixed reactions online, with many questioning the man’s motives and sanity, while others saw it as a desperate stunt to get the singer’s attention.
Here are some hot takes from users:
• @yeatybabe: “These ones dey use style draw Davido attention, them want make he give them money. Good scope.”
• @bisigold_blog: “Make una kuku beg money. Which kind thing be this? This looks staged. Nawa for una oo.”
• @Ibisoq: “Him mind be say Davido go see am help am. Make Davido try see am help am o, e no easy to carry out this plan.”
• @Theyenvyherrrr: “People just do mumu things all in the name of fan love. Shey Davido don go check am for hospital bayii after this stupid act? SMH.”
While the authenticity of the hospitalization remains in question, many have labeled it a “publicity stunt” meant to provoke a reaction from the Afrobeats star, possibly in hopes of a financial reward or public recognition.
As of now, Davido has not commented on the incident.
Would you go this far for your fave? Or is this just another example of fan love gone too far?
