Arike Arrested? – Nigerian Social Media Explodes After Influencer’s Insensitive Post About Davido’s Late Son

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Nigerian social media has erupted in outrage after a controversial post made by an X (formerly Twitter) user known as Arike, who mocked the performance of music superstar Davido’s latest album “5ive” in a tweet that many have condemned as deeply insensitive and cruel.

In the now-deleted post, Arike compared the album’s reception to the tragic drowning of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, who passed away in 2022. Her exact words — “sank like his son in water” — shocked users across the platform and quickly ignited fury among Davido’s devoted fanbase, 30BG.

The backlash was swift and intense, with thousands calling for serious consequences and many demanding that she be held accountable for the post, which they described as crossing every line of decency and human empathy.

Following the outrage, reports began to surface that Arike had gone silent and allegedly went “missing” from social media.

Unconfirmed rumors claim that she was arrested or confronted offline, with some sources alleging that Davido himself ordered her to be picked up by authorities.

While these reports remain unverified, many users have shared screenshots claiming she is in custody and facing potential legal action for cyberbullying and defamation.

The controversy has sparked wider debates across the country about digital responsibility and the growing trend of online influencers using tragedy and personal grief for virality.

Legal commentators have warned that freedom of speech online does not extend to targeted harassment or making light of someone’s personal loss — especially when it involves a child.

As of now, Davido has not issued a public response to the incident, but many fans believe legal steps may already be underway.

Meanwhile, the tweet continues to fuel anger, with hashtags like #Arike, #Davido, and #30BG dominating trending topics nationwide.

This incident serves as a chilling reminder of the power — and danger — of words online, and how one post can change everything.