On August 27, 2012, Davido was slated to perform alongside D'Banj, but he couldn't make the HMV Appollo, London scheduled show that day anymore because he was unable to get a work permit into the UK.
He later posted on his Facebook fan page;
"TO ALL MY FANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK), WHO I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE
I regret to let you know that I will not be performing along side my most respected big brother and friend D'BANJ at the scheduled show of August 27, 2012 in London.
"I am both a Nigerian citizen, as well as an American citizen, I carry both the Nigerian and the American passports.
"As an American citizen, I do not require a visa to enter the United Kingdom, however I require a work permit in the UK for any paid performance such as the scheduled August 27, 2012 in London, that is the law in the United Kingdom.
"I applied for a work permit at the British Embassy in Abuja/Lagos but unfortunately up till the close of business on Friday August 24, 2012 I was unable to obtain a work permit, as a result I have to cancel my performance and my trip to the United Kingdom altogether.
"I apologize for the inconvenience and the disappointment, but be rest assured that I will make it up to you all on a future date. You will agree with me that it is better to be law abiding at all times and in every jurisdictions.
"Finally, please go out en mass to support the Koko Master (D'BANJ) and have a wonderful night on August 27, 2012.
Warm Regards
David Adedeji Adeleke aka DAVIDO" Click the link below to go to...GENEVIEVE NNAJI HELPS RUKKY SANDA WITH A PAIR OF SHOES When Lizzy Anjorin turned ‘big time hustler’Veteran Actress, Liz Benson Makes Return To Nollywood President Obasanjo Lambasts Eedris Abdulkareem Again Nollywood Budding Actress, Stephanie Chijioke Gets N100m Mansion, Splashes N44m On Cars 9ice/Toni Payne Latest: Being a single mom is hard, my son is now my focus—Toni Payne Charly Boy is not my Son---Justice Oputa [Father] Multi-Talented Singers Turned Actresses, Oshadipe Twins Premiere New Music Video Sisi Eko Latest: Police Invites Organiser, Promises To Redeem Pledge Before End Of Queen's Reign
BB | 9/2/2012 2:25:44 AMNext pls
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Lalaland | 9/2/2012 10:21:14 AM |
shurup there!! You aint welcomed in to UK! Shaaameee!!!! That ugly oge okoye is next! Going to the uk and borning for free stealing from the NHS! Now the government is waiting for you thieves! Mtchew!!
B | 10/18/2012 4:35:01 AM |
I wonder why we don't appreciate our artistes here. Davido hasn't said anything wrong than to explain the reason behind his inability to perform which is the best thing to do.If he hadnt explained, It is this same people that are saying trash about him that will say all sort of nasty things. Ride on jare Davido and ignore the haters. Make una sef be afghan and nija citizen. lolz
Lalaland | 9/2/2012 12:03:16 PM |
You and your ash@wo mama and papa are next! Bwahahahahaha. If you no carry your mumu self sit down, I go finish you for NFC!
Chi ton | 9/4/2012 9:15:40 AM |
U wan mak we kno say u b uk citizen abi? Ok we don hear. Mtchew
kemi | 9/2/2012 3:46:14 AMthanks for telling us that u are american citizen
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MADAM | 9/2/2012 5:34:39 AM |
Kemi you know, that kind thing !
Shantel | 9/2/2012 4:06:41 AMDiv don't b a f**l 2 follow d'banj cos u r nt a member of their secert cult. Join them and u wil no longer need any permit 2 perform. Pls dear b careful oh!
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princess | 9/2/2012 4:16:52 AMhmm. but as am american citizen, u can visit uk 4 at least 3monts then go back, so i don´t understand this story u are telling us. well all d same gud luck
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read | 9/2/2012 4:55:43 AM |
he is talking about getting work permit, can't you read
fasha | 10/1/2012 2:41:19 AM |
god knws y so dón't ask y.
princess | 9/2/2012 4:17:29 AMhmm. but as am american citizen, u can visit uk 4 at least 3monts then go back, so i don´t understand this story u are telling us. well all d same gud luck
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mary | 9/2/2012 5:52:07 AMas an American citizen, he does not need a visa to visit UK, but he needs to obtain a work permit for any paid performance in the uk, please read the statement very well before commenting, if he was only visiting for shopping or other things, his american passport allows him that or he obtains a visiting visa with his Nigerian passport.
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Bunmi | 9/2/2012 9:36:10 AMPls hold ur lips and hold them very fast and stop talking bullish.....Shey u were the one who initiated D'banj into the so called f*****h cult or u were there when he was initiated abi????Nonsense..
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UKO | 9/2/2012 9:52:56 AMTHIS DAVIDO NA OLODO. U B both a Nigerian citizen, as well as an American citizen, DIS BOY U B CONFIRM OLODO,
DATS Y UK GOVT DONT ALLOW U. MUMU.
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Honey | 9/2/2012 1:40:51 PMAbeg make una leave my Davidooo alone. Na waooo..
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lagbaja | 9/2/2012 2:40:11 PMBe rest assured??? did this i***t learn english at all how the hell can one "be rest assured" as compared to "rest assured" naija I hail oooo even bulletproof no fit avert this one
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pretty richy | 9/2/2012 4:35:23 PMMake una jst leave davido 4 me shaa o cos I kw watin dey worry una na poverty xpecially dat mumu lala,so u guyz shld jst zip ur mind,cos God don lift am up p
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kingrich | 9/3/2012 1:04:17 AMMehn Dat's a civil way of expressing urselve. don't mind haters ok. u too much bro
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funmi | 9/3/2012 3:21:30 AMabi omo baba olowo keep it up jare . lol. love u 4ever se u go marry miiiii . vs pakumo ki e jo dada . love u all.
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Chery | 9/3/2012 1:20:51 PMThat is what people get when they are aggressive. England has no room for Mafia.
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Fosky | 9/5/2012 12:02:00 AMDavido na pride dey worry u so. Humble urself small no dey fast forward urself. Pride pride dy kill fast oooo.
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Angel | 9/5/2012 12:07:13 AM@fosky na so he beat he girlfriend for road even d taxi driver wen dy try hold Davido, davido fight d man collect d taxi man key imagine. Infat al dis hapn becoz,d chick catch Davido with anoda babe
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Angel | 9/5/2012 12:14:47 AM@fosky na so he beat he girlfriend for road even d taxi driver wen dy try hold Davido, davido fight d man collect d taxi man key imagine. Infat al dis hapn becoz,d chick catch Davido with anoda babe
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America Citizen | 9/9/2012 1:51:28 AMReading this story i must say it is quit funny, in america you can only be one citizen, there is no such thing as Nigeria citizen and the same time America citizen , LOL what his he trying to claim ?
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lailai | 9/14/2012 3:31:08 PMPls...as Nigerians...can't you be united & be proud of your own...he sings & I luv his music...if you hating...go hang....
there's so much hatred in the comments...jo...now I see why Nigeria is like that...people be hating on each other when rising & doing what they good at...his father is rich & invested in his child's talent...what more do u want a father to do...y'all need prayers sha
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Yemisi oderongbe | 9/17/2012 4:13:52 AMDavido dnt wori jare its wel we are looking forward 2 ur nxt perfomance in Uk,al i knw is dat u ar good and wizzy is d best cos i like u and i LOVE wizzy.u guyz are d bomb,and pls try and settle d rift btw u and wizzy baba,cos we ur fans are looking forward to seeing d 2 of u perform 2geda.1 lv.
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Xchris | 9/22/2012 4:27:45 AMHey guy y ar dizgracin urself in public u ar such a useles short duaf tin prefer wizkid dan u bcos u are nt match in music talent
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Xchris | 9/22/2012 4:53:51 AMBcos of ur pups litle cash dat y u ar formin d u no who my father is ?a
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starboiwizzy | 9/23/2012 5:22:17 PMy are u nigerians nt being supportive.are u all beefing dbanj bcos he decided to move to d next level by joining a forein based record label and all of u are being childish becos if u see him at d upcoming star mega jam u will all scream and sum would even faint 4 dem (dbanj and davido)and d rest
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starboiwizzy | 9/23/2012 5:27:27 PMif his fada is rich,is dat his fault u guys suld jez try to work hard so dat u kan be up against anytin and people would get to talk about u like they are doin in d case of dis young supersar.
Note:he is jez 19 and sum of u dat are beefing would be like 30-40
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fasha | 10/1/2012 2:44:42 AM |
u are on point man.
starboiwizzy | 9/23/2012 5:36:41 PMu kan be a citizen of so many countries u wish. So u wey no undastand anytin abt citizenship,make u go learn well so u no go dey jam mouth 4 wetyn u no knw
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Sasmita | 9/24/2012 11:41:08 AMThinking like that is rellay amazing
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truthhurts | 9/27/2012 8:21:05 AMdavid u cant b both amwerican n nigerian citizen, if truly u r an american citizen den must ve renounced ur citizenship to nigeria, bcos in America dey dont pratice dual citizenship..
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fasha | 10/1/2012 2:47:46 AMgo on ma luv do wat u kw best dude we dey ur bak ok.
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HONEYDEW | 10/14/2012 12:18:42 PMAll Davido haterz na Aluu Village fit una......u re all born wit dat same bad spirit,all u knw is to condemn super stars....go nd discover ur own talent.....either u lyk it or nt he's sellin his tracks nd enjoyin his cool cash...Haters ar d biggest f**ls.f**ls 4 life
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BUSY B | 10/18/2012 4:44:25 AMUna no dey like better things. This guy is got talent and already made at that ypung age and most of you are sitted there saying trash about him. When on earth will leave all this hatred aside. Been a citizen of yankee no easy, make una sef go try am now. Olodos like una, that is the main reason una dey dey stagnant. MUMUS.
Davido ride on jawe make dem no da e duro.
U ARE MOUTHED JOR
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wonderkid i am music boy | 11/16/2012 4:44:24 AMhello davido i wont two tell you a story naw pls red it pls? Last night I hugged my pillow and dreamt of you... I wish that someday I'd dream about my pillow and I'd be hugging you.
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LEOWIZZY | 5/12/2013 10:03:19 AMU, Hataz shud liv my guy 4 meooo...DAVIDO SAIL ON JORR!.
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