See the Pendant Davido Just Spent Over ₦1 Billion On — Fans React

Afrobeats icon Davido has once again turned heads online, this time with a jaw-dropping diamond pendant reportedly worth $780,000 (over ₦1.2 billion at current exchange rates), which he acquired to mark the success of his latest album, ‘5ive’.

Since its release on April 18, 2025, ‘5ive’ has dominated charts both in Nigeria and abroad, and the singer appears to be rewarding himself in style.

Check out the pendant:

A viral video shows the moment Davido unboxed the custom piece, crafted by celebrity jeweler Benny the Jeweler, who is known for working with global music stars. The clip captures Davido’s enthusiastic reaction as he tried on the sparkling pendant, grinning from ear to ear.

Watch the video:

But while fans of the 30BG boss were thrilled by the grand gesture, the internet didn’t hold back on mixed reactions.

Sammy Kay criticized,

“Davido na mumu with money. If to say he came from a poor family like Wizkid, he for don go broke since. Too reckless with spending.”

Gift Kay joked,

“This one no go break ya neck? 😂”

Monica Esebelor added,

“Carrying load on your neck all in the name of pepper them.”

Others took a more political angle, with Joyful Man writing,

“The boy no too get sense normally. By 2027 he go dance for Osun people again make dem vote him hunkle, then disappear.”

Despite the criticism, Davido’s diehard fans hailed the move as a symbol of success and confidence, with many praising his consistent generosity and showmanship.

One thing is clear: Davido knows how to stay in the spotlight—and he’s doing it with diamonds.

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