We are close friends – Singer Davido opens up on his relationship with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo (Video)

Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke known as Davido in a video that surfaced online opens up on his relationship with superstar Portuguese international player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

In a recent appearance on the ABTalks podcast hosted by Anas Bukhash, Davido referred to Ronaldo as a close friend and expressed his support for him.

He also criticized those who insulted Ronaldo following Portugal’s elimination from the World Cup. Recounting the incident, O.B.O emphasized his personal connection to Ronaldo, stating that the trolls’ abusive comments online affected him deeply, considering their friendship.

In his words; “Look at Cristiano Ronaldo when he left the World Cup. He is my friend, by the way. He is my very good friend.

Davido added; “When he left the World Cup, I remember being on the internet, and the trolls were abusing him so much, even after everything that he has done.”

It is worth mentioning that Davido paid homage to Cristiano Ronaldo in his popular 2017 song “Fall,” and interestingly, Davido is the only African artist followed by Ronaldo on Instagram.

Watch the full interview video below

See reactions below;

@Irunnia_: @itzbasito “Like Ronaldo, he’s friend, my very good friend” Now i see what you people were complaining about yesterday. Make Davido dey take am easy with his interview abeg 😂😂😭.

@47kasz: Like Ronaldo “he’s friend, my very good friend” Davido abeg na…

@RealJojoofLagos: @itzbasito Messi Sef na Wizkid cousin 😒.

@Bigg_Joshh: @itzbasito One day this guy go do mistake tell people for interview chioma best s+x position.

@bukolababywiz: No wonder burna talk say you go explain tire 😂😂😂.

@realberryag: @itzbasito Lol 😆 🤣 😂 GOAT 🐐 no dey call himself GOAT leave am to the people 🤣 😂 😆.