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Reactions as Davido’s ‘E choke’ becomes an emoji on Twitter

Published

5 years ago

May 5, 2021

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Reactions as Davido's 'E choke’ becomes an emoji on Twitter 1

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has taken to his Twitter page to announce that is slang ‘E Choke‘ is now an emoji on the platform.

The father of three shared a sample of the emoji via his tweet today, Wednesday.

Even @jack know say #echoke

— Davido (@davido) May 5, 2021

E Choke

E Choke which means it chokes for something overwhelming or extremely impressive, is a popular and currently trending street slang that was started by famous Nigerian singer, Davido.

Nigerian tweeps took to Twitter to also comment on Twitter CEO recognizing the popular slang, E Choke.

A tweep, @DanielRegha wrote: “”E choke” means strangulati¤n or suffocati¤n so it promotes negativ!ty; The fact a lot of people applaud the slang d¤esn’t mean it’s right. Words hold incredible power both positively & negatively so one should be mindful what he or she says cos words shapes one’s reality…?.”

Another tweep, @notmynigeria wrote:”I bet say @jack nor even no the meaning of e choke If not him for no try am.”

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Davido Reveals He’s Igbo By Blood

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7 months ago

May 20, 2025

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David Adeleke, the Afrobeats performer known as Davido, said he is Igbo by blood. The singer shot back at someone who warned him about being friendly with Igbo people, saying he could worry about betrayal as a Yoruba man.

The X user, Yakbel, said: “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest. Yoruba boy dey frolick with Ibos in 2025, they want your head and everything you have to belong to them. You can never satisfy Ibos. Ibos are not people you surround yourself with as a Yoruba man.”

Davido overlooked the criticism and just replied:
“Lol. My ancestors are from the Igbo people.”

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I Told Jarvis to Reject ₦3 Billion Netflix Role Over Kissing Scene – Peller Claims

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7 months ago

May 18, 2025

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Nigerian online streamer, Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as Peller has revealed he convinced his girlfriend, Jarvis, to turn down a ₦3 billion offer from Netflix since it required her to kiss someone during the show.

Peller mentioned this during a livestream with Peter Okoye from P-Square.

Peller said, “Netflix offered 3 billion Naira my girlfriend, Jarvis to do a kissing scene, but I turned it down.”

Peter asked, “Do you mean N3 million or N3 billion?”

Peller replied, “N3 billion! I know you might not believe me, but I have the record of the video call. I warned them never to contemplate such ever again. I love my baby. I don’t joke with my baby. She is my life.”

Peter added, “Always look out for her.”

Video:

https://x.com/Olamide0fficial/status/1923628972358676752?t=N0rPHlgwC33k2w_DrIPATw&s=19

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Charles Okocha Visits Kanayo Kanayo ahead of his wedding

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1 year ago

November 9, 2024

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Nigerian actor, Charles Okocha has paid a heartwarming visit to legendary actor Kanayo Kanayo ahead of his upcoming wedding.

Charles visited Kanayo to bring his wedding invitation to him in person. In the video shared by Kanayo, Okocha described him as a man who influenced his acting career greatly and, therefore called him his family and role model.

Charles Okocha sets to wed

Sharing the video, Kanayo expressed his happiness for Okocha in his post, celebrating the groom-to-be. see his response below:

“@charles_okocha was here to pay homage to NNANYISACRIFICE
We are ayside for tomorrow. Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations. We will SACRIFICE his MADNESS on Kanayo O Kanayo TV on YouTube,” he stated.