- Nigerian celebrities Davido and Stella Damascus cast their votes during the US Elections
- Both celebrities hold dual citizenship rights that enable them to participate in the voting exercise
- Meanwhile, Davido cast his vote for the first time in 31 years of his citizenship
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, expressed his enthusiasm after casting his first-ever vote in the United States elections.
The US elections saw two major contenders, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, between whom voters would decide the next president of the country.
Davido, the FEM crooner, shared his excitement with fans as he took part by voting in this year’s US elections.
Via his official X(formerly Twitter) page, on Tuesday, November 5, Davido shared a picture of himself with a sticker that read, “I am a Georgia voter. I secured my vote.” His caption read, “First-time voter.”
Davido was born on November 21, 1992, in Atlanta, Georgia and holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and America.
In the same vein as Davido, Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Damascus also shared a picture of herself, signifying that she voted during the US elections.
Netizens react to Davido, Stella Damascus voting exercise
TheRadar curated some comments below:
@DanielRegha said, “Davido didn't participate in the 2023 Nigerian general election, there's no proof of him voting on the presidential election day; But he's quick & happy to participate in the US election. This is sickening.”
@ukange_davidx wrote, “Since his song couldn’t make the count on the chart he shall made his vote count
The guy Dey gba normally.”
@Winifunds said, “But he has dual citizenship and he can choose to vote in any country of his choice.”
@_iOlatunde said, “We know they are not part of us. That's why our law prohibits them from becoming the Nigerian President.”
@fame_identity said, “Davido has dual citizenship, so he has every right to participate in both elections. Voting in the U.S. doesn’t mean he doesn’t care about Nigeria.
@D_lone_wolf said, “Madam Stella, did you or did you not vote Trump?”
@mayor_ nwabueze wrote, “All of una wey leave us japa comot for Nigeria, we fit die finish put before una go come back ooh. T-Pain is real in Naija.”
@Onyeani_Kalu said, “You have done well Stella the beautiful one, American. Elections are always sweet.”
10 major brand deals that make Davido most sought-after Afrobeats artiste
Earlier, TheRadar reported that Afrobeats sensational singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has proven his worth over the years by partnering with businesses through endorsement deals.
With his solid fanbase and social media presence as one of the most followed Nigerian celebrities, Davido always attracts mouth-watering endorsement offers.
On this piece, TheRadar spotlighted notable moments Davido signed endorsement deals to become the most endorsed Nigerian singer of all time. From Puma, to Martell, to Munch It, and Viva, Davido represents these businesses with as much passion as he does to his music.
