Fans React as Davido Shares Plan to Copyright Popular Slang ‘E Choke’

Fans React as Davido Shares Plan to Copyright Popular Slang ‘E Choke’

- Top Nigerian music star, Davido, no doubt popularised the trending slang ‘e choke’

- The singer appeared to first use the slang after his alleged altercation with Burna Boy in Ghana

- A number of Nigerians took to the slang as it made its way into their everyday vocabulary

- Davido has now said that he has to get the slang copyrighted because it has gotten out of hand

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Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has been responsible for popularising a number of slangs in the country, one of which is ‘tule jor’.

However, the music star’s latest slang, e choke, seems to have been more wildly accepted than he envisaged.

The popular ‘e choke’ slang was used by the singer on different occasions and a number of his fans all over the country took to it. Now, not a day goes by when ‘e choke’ is not used in conversations on social media.

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Fans React as Davido Shares Plan to Copyright Popular Slang ‘E Choke’
Davido plans to copyright 'e choke' slang. Photos: @davido
Source: Twitter

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Well, Davido has decided to make a business move regarding the slang. In a new post shared on Twitter, the Risky crooner said that he has to get ‘e choke’ copyrighted. According to him, it had gotten out of hand.

In his words:

“Gotta get ‘e choke’ copyrighted it’s getting outta hand”

See his tweet below:

Read some of the reactions from fans below:

This fan gave a definition of Davido's slang for those who may be wondering what it means:

Free thinker claimed he used the slang first:

Berv encouraged Davido to go ahead:

Agege Influencer asked the singer a question:

Jackson advised Davido to also get an emoji:

Interesting.

In other news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido was spotted hanging out with Canadian rapper, Drake, in a viral video on social media.

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In the short clip, Davido and Drake were seen posing together for the camera for the benefit of fans. The Nigerian star even got his international colleague to say his popular slang, ‘e choke’.

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Owolawi Taiwo is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist at Legit.ng with over two years working experience in the media industry. She has a degree in English and International Studies from Osun State University, Osogbo. When she is not reporting on celebrity lifestyle, you will find her listening to music, reading, learning new recipes.

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.

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