19th December, 2019
By Jennifer Okundia
After a video emerged on social media, with Davido, a woman and her daughter promoting a (Commonwealth of zion assembly) COZA program tagged ”12 days of Glory”, the 30 billion gang pioneer has issued a disclaimer to dissociate self from the church and any of its activities.
Davido disclosed that he only made the video for the child who is a fan, but clearly, the video was edited to look like an ad for the Biodun Fatoyinbo church.
Fans quickly took to social media to blast the singer, accusing him of associating with an alleged serial rapist of Busola Dakolo and other women likewise.
Biko who advised Davido to record this promotional video for COZA 12 days of Glory? Totally disappointed. You people should do better. Biodun Fatoyinbo we see your PR work with Davido, but the world knows who you're. pic.twitter.com/fJa1Yvg4qJ
— Ugo (@UgoIkeakor) December 18, 2019
To whom it may concern pic.twitter.com/OMBlWNuWEo
— Davido (@davido) December 18, 2019
While Davido’s explanation may not fit, it is important to note the real victory here. What is the real victory? That Biodun Fatoyinbo And COZA are such a tarnished brand that people will jump through hoops to dissociate themselves from both.
I consider this victory.
— Ndi Kato (@YarKafanchan) December 19, 2019
Wizkid and Tiwa Savage also reacted to the COZA, Davido drama, claiming in a tweet that they also experienced the same issue.
So it seems COZA tried the same thing to Wizkid and Tiwa Savage…. only they were wise not to take the bait…
So i guess Wiz is right to be pissed this morning 😏 pic.twitter.com/BWm6e7z88B
— Lloyd 👽 (@winfieldlloyd) December 19, 2019
Starboy no dey endorse no Pastor or church o! Ogun kill u fake pastors!
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) December 19, 2019
Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage all went to Abuja for a day, may be two and then allegedly had their voices used for videos with intentions they didn’t consent to. I’d be shocked if I didn’t know better. COZA should organise a “12 Days of CONSENT” revival programme. pic.twitter.com/LBbc1261eA
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) December 19, 2019
Apparently wizkid is not subbing David, he was also recorded in a COZA fraudulent video, Tiwa was recorded too. Mehn! Everything about Abbey is fraudulent. Asked celebs to talk about God, then used them to promote your event and launder your damaged reputation. Mad o!
— Adesola. (@Solar_unique) December 19, 2019
If u think Wizkid is trying to sub anybody in his tweets apart 4rm d pastor u are just senselessz:
so if starboy is trying to sub anybody which I knw he isn’t what do u hav to say abou Tiwa’s post?Wiz name ring bell🔔 if u think he would ever try to clout of anybody u are a🤡
— Electric vibe ⚡️⚡️⚡️ (@wetwizkid) December 19, 2019
COZA really made Davido, Wizkid & Tiwa do innocent Videos so they can use it as PR for their Church Programme. Just when you think they have done the worst, they go extra mile to do more Evil. Shameless Lots
— King Nonny 👑 (@Zaddy_nomso) December 19, 2019
Lmao…🤣😂
Coza and Biodun Fatoyinbo shouldnt be using Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa to promote their event…
If they need someone to promote their program, they should link up with RKelly or Bill Cosby…
Zero Consent, a thousand victims..
— The Kingmaker🦉 (@SmithVinci) December 19, 2019
Who else is feeling all these is staged!? 'Cos how will Davido, Wizkid and Tiwa all release disclaimers against you on the same day? Like Fear no dey catch you?
Whatever COZA is up to, its definitely not working 'cos this is bad!!
— Omoniyi Israel (@_omoissy) December 19, 2019
COZA can never trend for the right reasons.
What's worrisome is not that they allegedly used Davido's video without his consent, but that they're using a secular artist to promote a church programme.
I could be wrong but I think that's like having Mia Khalifa promote Shiloh.— Adunni Adaora Achebe (@Adunni_Achebe) December 19, 2019
So Davido denied, and didnt give consent to COZA again. Why is Biodun Fatoyinbo always having problem with getting Consent ? pic.twitter.com/TGq7eWuFCz
— KADUNA KING🇳🇬 (@TBoywonder) December 19, 2019
However, Elizabeth Omale, the lady in the video with her daughter has officially apologized for the confusion and misrepresentation the visual caused, stating that ” The video was in no way intended to be an official ad from the church”. Read her post below:
Hey fam, I hope you are planning to be at the 12 Days of Glory 2020 in COZA. My friend @davidoofficial says that he puts God first in everything. You should do the same. See you then! @biodunfatoyinbo @cozaglobal
#12dglouditchallenge #12DG2020 #cozaglobal #biodunfatoyinbo #COZA12DG2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6H9M0ygYs9/
I would like to make some clarifications on the video I recorded with @davidoofficial for my church, the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). The video was in no way intended to be an official ad from the church. It was simply my way of raising awareness for a program I am passionate about.
I have read reports online claiming that Davido is coming to the program as an ambassador of COZA because of the video, these reports are false. He recorded that video with me and my daughter as a favor to a friend, nothing more. Also, my pastor, Pastor Biodun only reposted the video from my page because he has been reposting videos about the program. My video wasn’t the only one on his page.
The video was a product of my excitement about 12DG and there was no malice intended. I apologize for the confusion and misrepresentation, and once again I’d like to say I acted as an individual and not as an official representative of COZA. Thank you.
OBO has since called out the promoters of the video to be fraudulent and disrespectful, asking them to take down the video immediately or face legal actions.
