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 \u201c10 Kilo,\u201d asserting that her core ideas and thematic vision were implemented without acknowledgment or compensation. Kelechi claims she pitched her script to Davido\u2019s team via emails and social media in April and May but never received any response\u2014and was shocked when the video bore striking similarities to her concept.
According to the screenwriter\u2019s account, she emailed her script almost daily, determined to bring her creative vision to life in Davido\u2019s 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\u2014only to watch Davido\u2019s video premiere and see what she describes as \u201ca substantial part\u201d of her script brought to life on screen, with only minor tweaks.
Kelechi further emphasized in her social media posts that the \u201cvery core theme and idea\u201d of her script appeared to have been deployed in the \u201c10 Kilo\u201d 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\u2019s team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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, \u201cThat idea you are cooking\u2026 another person somewhere also have that idea\u2026 what matters is execution.\u201d Another urged her to ensure agreements are in place before sharing creative work.
This controversy follows prior critical commentary on Davido\u2019s \u201c5IVE\u201d album, particularly the track \u201c10 Kilo.\u201d Music critic Daniel Regha gave the album a low 2\/10 rating, citing weak lyrics and the use of the word \u201cOr\u1ecdb\u1ecd,\u201d which he claimed promotes body shaming. However, Regha also acknowledged the album\u2019s strong production and global collaborations, which he believed helped salvage its reception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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