Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed he is in regular contact with Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, describing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as someone he speaks with frequently.
Prompt News reports Davido made the revelation during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe while explaining why he supported Portugal at the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The singer said his support for the European nation was also influenced by his friendship with several members of the Portuguese national team.
“Because I have a lot of friends in the Portuguese team. I want Portugal to win,” Davido said.
When Carter Efe suggested that Ronaldo was the main reason behind his support, the singer responded, “I love Ronaldo, I’m a CR7 fan.”
Davido further claimed that he and the football legend communicate often.
Speaking in Pidgin English, he said he talks to the “legend back to back.”
To back up his claim, the singer displayed what appeared to be a conversation with Ronaldo on his phone during the livestream.
The moment left Carter Efe visibly stunned, prompting him to repeatedly exclaim: “God, I don mad! I don mad! I don mad! I don mad!”
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The clip has since gone viral on social media, with many fans reacting to Davido’s claim.
The award-winning singer has often expressed his admiration for football and has built relationships with several top players over the years.
However, the authenticity of the chat shown during the livestream has not been independently verified.
