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"I have never been arrested by anyone for any crime in any country in the world," Davido has told fans on social media. BBC World Service newsroom
It followed speculation that he was under arrest in East Africa. That had led to a "barrage of calls", says the Nigerian singer, and he's now threatening legal action against whoever started the rumours. Talks have begun in Gabon over the country's transition to civilian rule.
"I successfully completed my scheduled shows in Uganda and Kenya and have since returned home to Nigeria," added the statement on Tuesday. Representatives from more than 100 political parties are taking part in what's being called an Inclusive National Dialogue.
Others clearly agree that the shows were a success, with Uganda's Daily Monitor newspaper calling his Kololo show a "timeless hit wave". The process was initiated by the country's military leader Brigadier Gen Brice Oligui Nguema and will be chaired by the Archbishop of Libreville, Jean Patrick Iba-Ba.
So good was the performance, the paper said the star's late touchdown at Entebbe airport and failure to join a press conference were all but forgotten. The military forced out President,Ali Bongo in August last year after a general election beset by accusations of fraud.
It has since promised a transition to democratic rule.
More about Gabon:
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Ali Bongo: The playboy prince kicked out of power
Gabon's strongman Gen Brice Oligui Nguema
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