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Did Davido Say He Lost a Grammy for Turning Down P. Diddy’s Party Invitation?
In the realm of celebrity gossip, a shocking claim emerged on October 5, 2024, igniting a flurry of discussions. A Facebook user named Joe Igbokwe alleged that Nigerian music star Davido confessed he could not win a Grammy award because he turned down an invitation to a party hosted by the iconic P. Diddy.
The post featured a striking image of Davido alongside the American rapper, stirring intrigue and speculation. “I turned down P. Diddy’s party invitation twice and lost the Grammy twice,” the user quoted Davido as saying, “while my colleagues visited him, won the Grammy, and became African giants.”
But as the digital frenzy intensified, a critical question lingered: Is there any truth to this assertion?
A thorough search through Davido’s social media platforms—X, Instagram, and Facebook—revealed no trace of such a statement. No credible news outlet reported this claim, leaving it hanging in the air like an unanswered question. Also, fact checking organisations, including DUBAWA, have debunked this claim.
So, what’s the truth? There is no evidence that Davido said this at any public forum, whether at an event or interview.
CONCLUSION
The assertion that Davido attributed his Grammy losses to declining P. Diddy’s party invitation is utterly false.
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
- The viral video and its visual details
- Reports from credible international media
- Data from global child-protection organizations
- Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE
There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters:
Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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When President Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, social media erupted. “He was Tinubu’s lawyer during the 2023 election case!” users claimed, warning that democracy was in danger. But is the outrage based on fact?
Verification:
WABMA reviewed the Certified True Copies of both the Presidential Election Tribunal and Supreme Court judgments from the 2023 election petitions.
Amupitan’s name does not appear among the lawyers listed for Tinubu, Shettima, or the APC. Instead, the records show Professor Taiwo Osipitan (SAN) — a University of Lagos law professor — as one of the legal counsels.
The similarity between the surnames Osipitan and Amupitan seems to have caused the mix-up. No court record, statement, or credible media report links Amupitan to Tinubu’s legal team.
✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;
