- Davido ignited a firestorm on the internet when a fan boldly claimed that the Afrobeat superstar had just been named the new brand ambassador for UBA Bank.
- As the rumor gained traction, it caught the eye of UBA Bank’s head photographer, who stumbled upon the viral post and quickly felt compelled to intervene
Tobi James, the chief photographer for UBA Bank, has thrust himself into the center of an electrifying discussion by addressing the swirling rumors surrounding Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, allegedly becoming the bank’s new brand ambassador.
This buzz ignited on Elon Musk’s X platform, where excitement reached a fever pitch as fans speculated about the possibility of their idol taking on this prestigious role with one of Nigeria’s most revered financial institutions.
The uproar began when popular influencer Ruthiee made a bold post, complete with a striking photo of the Timeless crooner, announcing that Davido had officially been named UBA’s newest ambassador.
@it_Rutie wrote;
“Davido is the new brand ambassador of UBA. 🤯”
Tobi James decided to take to social media to set the record straight. In a clear and emphatic response, he refuted the claims circulating online, asserting that the news was not just misleading but entirely false.
His statement carried weight, coming from someone directly connected to the bank, and it sent ripples of reactions online.
He wrote
“As the head photographer at UBA group, I can confirm that this is false news“.
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As the head photographer at UBA group, I can confirm that this is false news. https://t.co/hdNoF7Br91
— Tobi James (@jamescandids) October 12, 2024
Prior to this, Reports making the rounds alleged that UBA has ended their $3 million deal with Wizkid, which had been in place since 2020, and has approached Davido to become their new brand ambassador.
This latest development follows a bold statement made by media personality Kemi Olunloyo on October 3, where she took to her TikTok platform to dissect Wizkid’s explosive tweet aimed at Davido.
In her analysis, Kemi went beyond mere speculation, identifying billionaire entrepreneur Tony Elumelu as a pivotal figure in this unfolding saga.
According to her, the tension between Wizkid and Davido is rooted in an incident involving a performance opportunity that allegedly slipped through Wizkid’s fingers.
She claimed that Davido had purportedly hijacked this coveted slot, which was originally reserved for Wizkid at the prestigious 75th UBA anniversary event organized by Elumelu himself.