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Davido speaks on friendship with Hushpuppi
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has broken his silence on his past association with convicted internet fraudster Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, widely known as Hushpuppi. He stated that he was unaware of the true origin of the socialite’s wealth.
In a recent interview, Davido acknowledged their friendship but maintained he did not know about Hushpuppi’s illicit dealings. Hushpuppi, once a fixture on social media for his extravagant lifestyle, is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in the United States for orchestrating large-scale cyber fraud.
Reflecting on the situation, Davido offered a sobering perspective: “Some people choose to enjoy a few flashy years, even if it means paying the price later.”
“He’s my guy—my prayers are with him,” the singer added. “I used to see him around a lot, but I never really knew what he was into. Still, he lived well.”
Before his arrest in 2020, Hushpuppi was often seen mingling with celebrities and attending high-end events, with Davido occasionally making appearances alongside him.
“Hushpuppi lived life, he’s my friend. Some people are happy to ball for 5 years & that's it. My prayers go out to him. He's coming out soon”
– Davido
pic.twitter.com/roW1Waxdl5— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 21, 2025
In other news, the Timeless hitmaker shared his growing passion for acting and filmmaking, hinting at a major move into the movie industry this year.
“I can also act. I can act for real,” he said confidently. “I acted in my music videos—like ‘Jowo’ and ‘Nwa Baby’.” Davido revealed that he’s currently investing in several film projects alongside his frequent collaborator, director Dammy Twitch. “We’ve got ideas. Series coming,” he teased.
Commenting on the broader entertainment landscape, Davido noted the challenges currently facing Africa’s film industry. “The film space right now in Africa is going bankrupt. So, we are definitely going to tap into that,” he said.