Claim: A Facebook blog, Franca Idumage, posted a viral photo of Burna Boy and Davido performing together at Grand Arena, Barcelona.
Verdict: False! DUBAWA’s investigation showed that Davido and Burna Boy did not perform together at the Grand Arena in Barcelona. The image is AI-generated.
Full Text
Davido and Burna Boy’s long-running rivalry has flared up again, with recent nightclub clashes and cryptic social media posts fueling speculation of renewed tension between the Afrobeats superstars. The feud between the two stars, which dates back several years and is rooted in loyalty battles and industry competition, continues to dominate Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
Both artists have achieved international success, but their relationship has been marked by public confrontations and divided fan bases.
However, a Facebook blogger, Franca Idumage, posted a viral photo of Burna Boy and Davido performing together at Grand Arena, Barcelona.
Similar claims are found here and here.
DUBAWA decided to fact-check the claim due to its potential to mislead the public.
Verification
DUBAWA’s checks indicate the claim has not been reported by a credible news agency.
Secondly, the researcher found that Davido’s recent stage performance took place at Crystal Palace Bowl in England.
We verified the claim on Davido’s official page, but found no evidence supporting the claim.
We also verified the claim on Burna Boy’s official page, but found no evidence supporting the claim.
When DUBAWA ran the photo through an AI detector, the result indicated it was 93% AI-generated.
Conclusion
DUBAWA’s careful investigation showed that the image is AI-generated.