Ossai Ovie, Delta State Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, expressed his displeasure with Chioma Adeleke’s outfit at the just finished 2026 Grammy Awards.

Ovie chastised Davido’s wife in a Facebook post for wearing what he called a “half-naked” outfit, claiming it was inappropriate for Nigerian culture.

Cultural Representation Matters

Ovie pointed out that Chioma’s appearance on a global stage had a big impact because she was a public figure and role model.

He argued that young Nigerian women could be negatively influenced by such fashion choices.

He wrote: “I am disappointed in Chioma Davido’s dressing. She shouldn’t have been half-nked to Grammy. She didn’t represent Nigerian culture well, embracing a half nked revealing Western style instead.”

He further added that Davido, as her husband, should have guided her better. “Cultural representation matters, and it’s crucial. I am disappointed in Davido for allowing her to dress this way. I am really disappointed,” he stated.

Public Reactions

Ovie’s remarks have sparked conversations online about the balance between personal style and cultural representation on global platforms.

Kizz Tony wrote: “If e reach your turn carry canopy give your wife una don see chioma finish.”

Daniel wrote: “Oga d husband is cool with it…when you marry your own wear am raincoat.”

Gossip NG wrote: “Na Davido dey buy clothes for his wife and na u dey disappointed.”

Ada wrote: “But the husband is not disappointed at his wife.”

Amaka wrote: “As some of you are taking Paracetamol because of Chioma just make sure you guys didn’t take over dose ooo.

“Because i know too well that David’s family are seeing her and her own family are seeing her too. Ndi Advice.”

Hamza wrote: “She been wan seduce Grammy boss. If u like naked, odumodu go pull up with him pin, who go complete am for me.”