Reactions trail rare video of Davido speaking Yoruba
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A rare video capturing the renowned singer Davido conversing in his native Yoruba language has sparked a flurry of reactions across social media platforms.

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The American-born Nigerian artist showcased his proficiency in Yoruba during a recent interview, where he extended New Year greetings to Nigerians and introduced himself in the native language.

The display of Davido's Yoruba fluency has elicited varied reactions from netizens, with some commending his effort while others offered critiques:

Jahyofficial remarked: "πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚E no even sweat for im mouth"

@greatchemical commented: "Man still needs to polish his intonations tho πŸ˜ƒ"

@homiebishop stated: "What’s that 😭 even an Igbo that learnt Yoruba will speak better"

@adetosage expressed: "He’s not ashamed, this is Yoruba-Inglish."

@yuslovegold said: "He dey speak Yoruba well in his songs so waiting xup here"

@onlyonemobolaji wrote: "He try pass some people sha but my major shout out goes to the Igbos wey Dey blow Yoruba like it’s nothing"

The video, showcasing this linguistic side of Davido, has ignited a conversation about language proficiency and cultural identity, provoking a mix of praise and constructive critique from his diverse audience. It reflects the diverse linguistic landscape within Nigeria and the globalized nature of contemporary music artists.

Watch the video below...