Nigerian music superstar Davido has joined millions of heartbroken football fans worldwide in reacting to Barcelona’s dramatic Champions League elimination, humorously warning about the health risks of being a passionate supporter.
The Afrobeats icon took to X (formerly Twitter) following Barcelona’s 3-3 draw (7-4 aggregate loss) against Inter Milan in Tuesday’s semi-final, sharing his personal experience with football-induced stress.
“Football ehn fit give person BP,” Davido tweeted, using Nigerian slang to describe how the sport can cause high blood pressure from emotional tension.
The Grammy-winning artist recalled an awkward encounter with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo years earlier: “I remember when CR7 personally invited me to watch a match at Old Trafford. He had booked dinner, everything set for celebration. Nah so dem go lose match. BABA VEX GO HOUSE.”
Davido’s viral post resonated with Nigerian football fans still recovering from Barcelona’s heartbreaking extra-time elimination, which saw the Spanish giants surrender a late lead. The musician’s reference to his aborted celebration with Ronaldo – presumably after a Manchester United defeat – highlighted the universal rollercoaster of emotions football evokes.
Medical experts have long warned about the physiological effects of intense sports fandom, with studies showing increased heart rates and blood pressure during crucial matches. Davido’s humorous take comes as Barcelona fans worldwide, including Nigeria’s massive supporter base, process another season without Champions League glory.
The “Unavailable” hitmaker’s tweet has sparked a wave of relatable responses from fans sharing their own football-induced stress stories, turning the post into a viral moment of collective therapy for disappointed supporters. As the saying goes in Nigerian football circles: “This kind thing no good for heart.”
