A Nigerian screenwriter known as Kelechi has publicly accused global music star Davido of using her script in the official music video for his song “10 Kilo,” asserting that her core ideas and thematic vision were implemented without acknowledgment or compensation. Kelechi claims she pitched her script to Davido’s team via emails and social media in April and May but never received any response—and was shocked when the video bore striking similarities to her concept.
According to the screenwriter’s account, she emailed her script almost daily, determined to bring her creative vision to life in Davido’s upcoming music video. Her final outreach was on May 21, though no feedback followed. Believing her script may have simply missed the mark, she stepped back—only to watch Davido’s video premiere and see what she describes as “a substantial part” of her script brought to life on screen, with only minor tweaks.
Kelechi further emphasized in her social media posts that the “very core theme and idea” of her script appeared to have been deployed in the “10 Kilo” video. Though altered slightly, she says the resemblance was too pronounced to ignore. Her personal disappointment was amplified by her sense of being overlooked and the lack of professional closure or recognition from the singer’s team.
Her allegations sparked a flurry of responses online. Some users sympathized, encouraging her to push forward despite the apparent setback, while others questioned whether the similarity could be coincidental or wondered why she shared detailed work without formal agreement. One user cautioned, “That idea you are cooking… another person somewhere also have that idea… what matters is execution.” Another urged her to ensure agreements are in place before sharing creative work.
This controversy follows prior critical commentary on Davido’s “5IVE” album, particularly the track “10 Kilo.” Music critic Daniel Regha gave the album a low 2/10 rating, citing weak lyrics and the use of the word “Orọbọ,” which he claimed promotes body shaming. However, Regha also acknowledged the album’s strong production and global collaborations, which he believed helped salvage its reception.
