Posted by Samuel on Tue 24th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Fido had faced criticism for allegedly disrespecting his record label and management.
Josiah Olayemi Awosika, popularly known as Fido, has issued an apology following actions that were widely perceived as disrespectful.
The ‘Joy Is Coming’ singer took to X to share a heartfelt post, apologising to Nigerians.
Fido had faced criticism for allegedly disrespecting his record label and management.
He was also called out for disrespecting singer Davido and his 30BG fanbase.
Apologising on X (formerly Twitter), Fido wrote: "There’s no easy way to write this, so I’ll just say it plainly. I messed up.
"Stardom came into my life quickly. One minute I was dreaming about it, the next minute I was living it. And while the world was watching me grow, I was still trying to understand who I was inside that growth.
"Along the way, I made mistakes. I said things that should never have been said. I allowed ego, excitement, and inexperience to influence some of my decisions. That’s not who I want to be. And it’s not who I’m becoming.
"To my fans, the ones who stream the music, defend me, pray for me, and believe in me, I am sorry.
"To the global Afrobeats community, the legends and godfathers who opened these doors before me, my colleagues and everyone who felt disappointed by my words or actions, I apologise. Truly.
"There are moments in life when you either double down on pride or you humble yourself and grow. I chose to step back. I chose to listen. I chose to reflect.
"It takes strength to admit you were wrong. It takes maturity to retrace your steps. I’m doing both.
"I am still learning. I am still evolving. But I promise you this, I have taken these lessons seriously. The man walking into this next chapter is more grounded, more aware, and more respectful of the platform he’s been given.
"The music you’re about to hear will come from a deeper place. A more honest place. A more grateful place.
"Thank you to everyone who held me accountable instead of cancelling me. Thank you to those who stayed. And even to those who walked away, I understand.
"This is growth. This is maturity. This is me doing better. It’s game time again."