Adewale Adeleke, the elder brother of music superstar Davido, has sparked a backlash from netizens following his reaction to the ongoing Lamborghini controversy between Burna Boy and socialite Sophia Egbueje. The drama surfaced after Sophia leaked an audio claiming that Burna Boy had promised to buy her a Lamborghini in exchange for her company, only to later renege on the promise. According to Sophia, it was her friend, Ama Reginald, and Burna Boy’s associate, Manny, who convinced her to link up with the Afrobeat star. Despite the promise of a Lamborghini, Sophia claims Burna Boy failed to fulfill his end of the deal.
Adewale, responding to the drama, took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, “Na poverty dey cause all this wahala” (It’s poverty causing all this trouble). His comments, however, did not sit well with several social media users, who quickly pointed out the hypocrisy in his words, especially in relation to his younger brother, Davido, whose own controversial behavior has often been highlighted in the media.
Many netizens took to Twitter to call out Adewale, pointing out the inconsistency in his remarks. One user, Deyoung_Smuller, responded, “Na poverty dey make full grown man dey kneel to beg for toto? Wey no be your girl or wife?” (Is it poverty that makes a grown man kneel and beg for sex from someone who isn’t his girl or wife?). Another user, Ifec_emma, added, “This guy is right, his brother would have bought the Lambo and still kneel to beg for the kpekus” (referring to Davido’s past scandals).
Further criticism came from Joshylanky_ who questioned the relevance of poverty in the situation, given that Sophia is not poor, saying, “The lady in question isn’t pøor now, so how poverty take enter the matter?” Others like Devinasface argued that the problem wasn’t poverty, but rather the attitude of individuals who aren’t content with what they can afford themselves.
Several users also criticized Adewale for his perceived desperate attempt to remain relevant, with one user, Trygar_montana, writing, “Desperate need for relevance.” Others, like Orekelewa_05, and Mhiz_tomi02, highlighted how greed and lack of contentment were likely the main issues driving the drama, rather than poverty.
This controversy involving Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje is just one of many high-profile incidents in recent months that have put Nigerian celebrities in the spotlight for their personal lives. Last year, US model Bonita Maria shared intimate photos and videos with Davido, where the singer was seen passionately begging her for sex despite being married. In the aftermath, she faced backlash from Nigerians, and her statements about her relationship with Davido made headlines.
Another controversy involved Gorgeous Doll, who leaked an intimate photo of herself with Davido. She later claimed that she had been drunk when she shared the photo and wasn’t aware that Davido was married, though she knew he had several baby mamas. She also expressed regret over the leaked video, calling it an emotional moment that should not have been made public.
The situation between Burna Boy and Sophia has continued to spark debates on social media, with many questioning the motivations of those involved. Adewale Adeleke’s comments have further fueled the discussion, as netizens have expressed their discontent with his attempt to downplay the issue by attributing it to poverty. As the drama unfolds, both Burna Boy and Sophia’s actions, along with Adewale’s controversial statements, will likely continue to fuel the ever-growing conversation surrounding celebrity culture in Nigeria.