Afrobeats star Davido has expressed solidarity with social media activist VeryDarkMan, who is currently detained.

The arrest reportedly occurred shortly after he visited a branch of a new generation bank to complain about alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account.

In a tweet, Davido highlighted the positive impact VDM has had on people’s lives, despite the controversies surrounding him.

The Grammy nominee noted that the outpouring of support for VDM is encouraging and motivates him to do more for the masses.

“Outside all the noise, it’s good to see that the good one does impact lives, and people appreciate it!

The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging, making one want to do more for the masses.

“This is to clarify to everybody that I was not kidnapped nor did I kidnap myself but we thank God and I have to thank the whole world with calls from many of my fans wanting to know my wellbeing and state.”

There were the words of Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade in a video shared yesterday.

This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.

This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.

“They are keeping him in different hotels, away from his family, pumping him with sleeping medications! My dad just lost his daughter and hasn’t even had time to mourn, yet they keep dragging him from show to show. I want my dad free from their bondage,” Damilola lamented.

In furtherance, the decorated singer, who is 78, said he was in good shape and had neither been kidnapped nor in danger.

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A social media influencer is an individual who has built a significant following on social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.

They often have expertise or a strong interest in a particular niche or industry, and use their online presence to:

1. Share content, opinions, or experiences.

2. Promote products, services, or causes.

3. Engage with their audience.

Types of Influencers

Influencers can be categorized into various types, including:

1. Nano-influencers (small, niche audience)

2. Micro-influencers (smaller, engaged audience)

3. Mid-tier influencers (larger audience, often with a strong brand)

4. Macro-influencers (large, broad audience)

5. Celebrity influencers (famous individuals leveraging their fame)

Influencers As Brands Ambassadors

Their influence can impact consumer behavior, trends, and brand awareness.

Here are some notable social media influencers in Nigeria, categorized by their areas of expertise:

Music and Entertainment

1. Davido: With 29.6 million followers, Davido is one of the most popular Instagram influencers in Nigeria, known for his music and entertainment content.

2. Tiwa Savage: This singer and entertainer has 18.8 million followers and is known for her music and lifestyle content.

3. Wizkid: With 18.1 million followers, Wizkid is a popular singer and entertainer in Nigeria.

4. Burna Boy: This Grammy-nominated artist has 17.7 million followers and is known for his music and activism.

Acting and Drama

5. Funke Akindele: With 16.4 million followers, Funke Akindele is a popular actress and producer in Nigeria.

6. Regina Daniels: This actress and model has 15.1 million followers and is known for her acting and lifestyle content.

7. Ini Edo: With 14.2 million followers, Ini Edo is a popular actress in Nigeria.

Comedy and Humor

8. AY Makun: This comedian and actor has 12.7 million followers and is known for his humorous content.

9. Lasisi Elenu: With 4.6 million followers, Lasisi Elenu is a popular comedian and actor in Nigeria.

10. Mark Angel: This comedian and actor has 3.4 million followers and is known for his humorous content.