Reno Omokri Hits Back At Davido After Social Media Insult

The Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has reacted sharply after popular musician David Adeleke, known as Davido, publicly insulted him on social media by calling him a local dog.

LEADERSHIP reports that the dispute began after Omokri dismissed rumours that the Mexican government had rejected his diplomatic posting. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Omokri said that his delayed resumption is due to Mexico City being heavily occupied with administrative and logistical preparations for co-hosting the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States.

Reacting to Omokri’s explanation on social media, Davido mocked the ambassador-designate, writing, “Umu Bingo @renoomokri fowl.”

On Tuesday, Omokri took to his Instagram page and shared screenshots of the insult, expressing surprise at the singer’s vulgar language. He claimed that Davido was angry because he had previously criticised the musician for wearing a customised jacket bearing the names of abducted Oyo schoolchildren during a World Cup performance.

Omokri noted that,while the singer might have had good intentions to pressure the government, giving global publicity to the victims actually helps terrorists spread fear.

“Dear Mr. David Adeleke AKA Davido, thank you for your feedback. I was rather surprised by your response to my post. Most shocking is your insult. You are an international celebrity whom Nigeria is proud of. Coming to insult me on my Instagram profile with such vulgar words should be beneath you. Yes, I’m aware that you were upset at my appeal to you not to use an international platform, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to give publicity to bandits and terrorists. I am also aware that Peter Obi praised you for doing that, which may have made you feel compelled to defend him. I did that because while your intention may be good and you think you are pressuring the government, the actual effect of what you did is to give publicity to the terrorists and help them spread fear, recruit new members, and raise funds.”

“Meanwhile, IShowSpeed, an American, at that same event used the global stage of the World Cup to market Nigeria by wearing the jersey and speak well about Nigeria.”