- – Viral clips of D’Banj’s controversial on-stage performance in Lagos, Nigeria, spark widespread reactions on social media.
- – Netizens criticize the veteran singer for engaging in sexually charged dance moves and embracing a female fan during the performance.
- – Debate ensues over the appropriate level of sexual content and display in public performances, raising questions about artistes’ behavior and public image.
The internet has been abuzz with viral clips of Nigerian veteran singer D’Banj’s recent musical performance in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.
The videos, which surfaced on the Meta-owned photo and video-sharing platform Instagram, showed the award-winning superstar taking the stage with his female dancers. The footage captured the singer and his dancers engaging in some sexually charged dance moves as they performed for the audience.
In another video, D’Banj was seen rocking and embracing one of his female fans on the same stage, in what appeared to be an affectionate display.
The controversial on-stage antics of the singer, known for his hit songs such as “Oliver Twist” and “Kokomaster,” quickly sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens on social media.
Netizens react
Many users took to the comment sections to express their opinions, with some criticizing D’Banj for his perceived inappropriate behaviour during the performance. Some went as far as questioning whether the singer’s actions were respectful towards his wife, implying that his on-stage displays might be at odds with the expectations of a married man.
“Is D’Banj still married? The way he was grinding on that girl on stage was just too much,” one user @maam.e850 commented.
Another user @osfjames wrote, “Must he always sexualize his performance… what is fun or entertaining in this now… ori nta e.”
Other comments
@nonso_maraji: “Wetin man really see for yansh???”
@jazzobangs: “Dbanj wife dey try.”
@amu_josiah: “Dbanj go explain taya when he reach house oo”
The backlash from the videos highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the appropriate level of sexual content and display in public performances, particularly when it involves established artists with a large following.
D’Banj, who has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry for over a decade, is known for his energetic and sometimes controversial stage presence. However, the latest incident has reignited discussions about the boundaries of acceptable behavior for musicians, especially in the context of their personal lives and public image.
As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen how D’Banj and his team will address the criticism and whether the singer will adjust his performance style in the future.
