UK Rapper Dave Calls Out Nigerian Strikers for Lying About Age

Famous British rapper Dave has stirred controversy after taking a swipe at Nigerian footballers in one of the tracks from his newly released album, The Boy Who Plays The Harp.

On the song titled “Chapter 16,” Dave compares women who lie about their age to Nigerian strikers, rapping:

“H*es lying about their age like Nigerian strikers.”

The line has sparked mixed reactions online, with many social media users accusing the rapper of stereotyping and generalising Nigerians.

Though a British citizen, Dave has Nigerian roots — his parents hail from Edo State. Over the years, he has collaborated with several Nigerian artists, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and most recently, Tems, on his new album.

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Age-related scandals have long plagued Nigerian football, with several players and teams previously accused of falsifying birth records. At one point, Nigeria’s U-17 men’s team was disbanded due to widespread age-cheating allegations.