Nigerians React as Davido and Zlatan Celebrate 7/7 "Black Axe Cult Day

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 July 7th (7/7) isn't just another date on the calendar - it's widely recognized as the anniversary of the Black Axe confraternity. This year, the internet went into overdrive when music stars Davido and Zlatan Ibile posted cryptic celebratory messages, sparking intense debate about celebrity affiliations with campus cults.

The Controversial Posts  
Both artists shared similar themed content on their Instagram pages:
- Davido posted a simple "7/7" with axe emojis 🪓🪓
- Zlatan shared a video with the caption "Axe till the end" 
- Both wore all-black outfits in their posts
- Fans noticed they used similar cryptic hashtags (#NeoBlackMovement)

Social Media Backlash
The reactions came fast and furious:

😡 The Critics
"These people are glorifying cultism in 2025?"  
"Imagine celebrating an organization responsible for campus killings"  
"Celebrities should know better than this"  

🤔 The Defenders
"It's just a date, stop overreacting"  
"Maybe they're celebrating something else"  
"You don't know their personal journey"  

😂 The Memers
"When Davido says 7/7 but you know he can't even name 7 Black Axe leaders"  
"Zlatan celebrating 7/7 when he's actually a member of 'Zlatan FC'"  
"This is why I stick to 6/6 - June 6, my birthday"  

Historical Context
The Black Axe (Neo-Black Movement) was founded in 1977 at University of Benin:
- Originally a social justice movement that later became violent
- Banned in Nigerian universities since the 1990s
- Has been linked to numerous campus killings and criminal activities

**Why This is Problematic**  
Celebrities celebrating 7/7 raises concerns because:
- It appears to glorify cult culture to young fans
- Comes amid government crackdowns on secret societies
- Contradicts Davido's recent "family man" rebranding

Industry Reactions
Other celebrities weighed in:
- Don Jazzy: "We need to be careful what we normalize"
- Ruggedman: "Cultism destroyed many talents, don't joke with it"
- Portable: posted laughing emojis with no clear stance

Final Verdict 
While Davido and Zlatan haven't confirmed the meaning behind their posts, the timing and symbolism speak volumes. In a country where cultism remains a serious societal problem, celebrity endorsements - whether intentional or not - send dangerous signals. As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: 7/7 will never be just another date in Nigeria's social consciousness.

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