- Internet users folded their arms to watch as drama unfolded online after a young screenwriter dragged Davido
- In a series of tweets, the lady narrated how she had contacted Davido’s team to discuss her vision for his new music video for 10 Kilo
- She never received any feedback, but when the official video was released, the lady, identified as Kelechi, shared what she noticed
Nigerian online users were shocked to see a user of Elon Musk’s platform, X, call out Davido over her intellectual property.
According to a series of tweets released by the young screenwriter, she stated that she had sent Davido’s team several emails with her vision for “10 Kilo,” one of the tracks on Davido’s 5IVE album, whose visuals were just released.
Screenwriter accuses Davido of intellectual theft, gives full details.
Credit: @kellykhelzz, @davidoSource: Instagram
She mentioned that she had sent daily emails, determined to be a part of the project and bring her vision for Davido’s music video to life.
Eventually, she backed off, as she stopped hearing from the team and told herself her script wasn’t good enough. However, as the video was rolled out shortly after Davido’s wedding, Kelechi noticed something.
She said in one of her posts that a substantial part of her script had been implemented in the music video. The core theme and ideas were used, with a few tweaks.
In her words:
“I wrote a script for @davido‘s 10KILO sometime in April and pitched it to Davido and his team in May. I was sending emails almost every other day because I was determined to be part of the project if they decided to put out a video for the song.”
“The last time I reached out was on the 21st of May, but I never got any feedback. I just told myself maybe the script wasn’t good enough, or maybe they simply didn’t like it. So I stopped sending those emails. I even made posts here on X about the script.”
“That’s why it broke me when the video directed by @directorpink_ dropped this month, and I saw a substantial part of my script: the very core theme and idea, right there in the video (though with a few tweaks).”
See her tweets below:
Screenwriter drags Davido over 10 Kilo video
Read some reactions as compiled below:
@Hybrid_Ola said:
“Did you even reach out to Davido to express your displeasure or concern? Maybe the same concept you are thinking , is what the director had in mind too that’s why he did not get back to you. Maybe !! But either ways , I’m really sorry you feel this way.”
@Mayorfreshh said:
“Even tho, have you checked yourself, what you may have done wrong? That aside, was there not a written agreement before this or did he press your neck to do it 😂😂😂This won’t solve anything imo.”
@HEntechnologue said:
“What I’ve just realized is; that idea you are cooking that you think is better another person someway somewhere also have that idea and even better, what matters is execution, some will release the idea or act it low budget before the original video will come out and use it to rake something and prove themselves to the world about their competence, it happens shaa and i wish you luck next time…keep pushing 🅿️.”
Screenwriter accuses Davido of intellectual theft, shares proof on Twitter.
Credit: @davidoSource: Instagram
@Hardman_001 said:
“So, you are so little minded that you shared scrip with full details without waiting for approval or agreement?”
@GabrielLaw40232 said:
“Your idea mad like mad. I’m sure no other person will ever reason to use Plus size women for that video. I trust TG Omori, he wouldn’t have agreed to steal ur ideas, just pack men with enough beards come dance to “Orobo 10 kilo”.”
@Symply_Keerahh siad:
“Next time, don’t send them your work. Just reach out to them first to see if they’re willing to see what you have.”
@Trendingtrendsz said:
“It could actually be a coincidence. It doesn’t necessarily mean they used your idea. Sometimes two people can be sitting together and suddenly start singing the same song at the same time. If that can happen, what are the chances yours can’t?”
@QUEENOFDBLUES1 said:
“Chineke God! Omoh! Na wa o! This life sha and some people will come here to defend Davido.”
Daniel Regha’s review berates Davido’s ‘5ive’ album
According to a previous report by TheTalk.NG, Daniel Regha’s April 18, 2025, X review of Davido’s 5ive album rated it 2/10, slamming it for weak lyrical content.
Regha specifically called out “10 Kilo” for using “Orọbọ”, a term he argued promotes body shaming, and criticised Davido’s wordplay.
Despite the harsh critique, Regha acknowledged Davido’s strategic international collaborations and strong beats, admitting they saved the album from being a complete flop.
Source: TheTalk.NG
