Alaafin Shakes Hands With Davido, Requests Singer’s Phone Number in Rare Video: “No Be Abomination”
- A video capturing a heartwarming exchange between the Alaafin of Oyo and music star Davido went viral
- The clip captured the Alaafin, Oba Owoade, shaking hands with the Afrobeats star before requesting his phone number
- Another clip captured the singer prostrating before the monarch, who prayed for him before they posed for the camera
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, was one of the prominent figures who graced music star Davido's eldest brother's traditional wedding in Lagos.
One of the highlights from the event that captured attention on social media was a video showing the rare and heartwarming moment when the Alaafin met with Davido.
Source: Instagram
The Yoruba monarch was seen shaking hands with the Afrobeats superstar, who humbly bowed as they exchanged pleasantries.
The Alaafin then asked for the singer’s phone number, while his elegant queen gracefully assisted by handing the king’s phone to him.
After typing in his number, Davido prostrated before the Alaafin, who prayed for him before they posed for a photo alongside the queen.
In related news, Legit.ng also reported that Davido attended his eldest brother's wedding alongside his first child and daughter, Imade Adeleke.
Source: Twitter
A heartwarming video capturing the father and daughter posing together stirred mixed reactions as netizens dropped comments about Imade's mother, Sophia Momodu.
The video of Davido with the Alaafin of Oyo at the singer's brother's wedding is below:
Comments trail Davido and Alaafin's video
The heartwarming exchange quickly awakened reactions, as netizens shared diverse comments about the rare meeting.
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions, read them below:
"That’s pure respect and grace on both sides. Love how Davido always carries himself with humility despite his fame."
OSakafiori commented:
"Alaafin want go international."
Stevekay36 reacted:
"Aláàfin sef quickly network, ọmọ ọgbọ́n."
dizneyx commented:
"I was able to guess OBO phone number from how he typed it. Omo, I too sabi."
callmetunde_ reacted:
"Some of us dey beg babe for number, Davido dey give number to royalty like handshake. Life no balance."
Adun17114Adun said:
"So Alaafin is now shaking hands ? I thought it was an abomination."
"FemiOmotee reacted:
"How come the present day Yoruba monarchs attends every occasion? Is this normal?"
xdealsgadgets commented:
"Naso. Men are the prize. If not for the Alaafin, how she wan Dey same event with Davido not to talk of requesting his number? Shout Patriarchy and misogyny all you want, men are the ultimate prize."
Olluwatobi commented:
"There's something strange about @davido and how respectfully he makes relationship with people. Unlike an average celebrity."
iamthepreence reacted:
"I'm sure he gave him someone else's number. That's why he's explaining. “Kabiesi, ti eba ti pe number yi, o ma gbefunmi”"
larenx_real commented:
"Say anything about this guy but you can’t say he’s not a cultural guy. He knows how to honor elders, same for Wiz whenever he comes in contact with elders. Love that about both of them."
Alaafin of Oyo congratulates Imisi
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Alaafin congratulated BBNaija season 10 winner Imisioluwa, aka Imisi, on her achievement.
The Yoruba monarch joined fans in and outside Nigeria to celebrate Imisi's win.
Oba Owoade posted a picture of the reality star on his Instagram story, congratulating her.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
