Nigerian music star Davido has openly mocked Reno Omokri, Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Mexico, over the delay in his resumption of diplomatic duties. The singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday morning to share a clip from an interview Omokri granted to Channels Television, where he explained why he has yet to assume his post.
Background of the Appointment
President Bola Tinubu had on March 6, 2026, nominated Omokri as a non-career ambassador to Mexico. However, weeks after the announcement, Omokri has not yet traveled to Mexico to begin his assignment.
Omokri's Interview Explanation
In the interview on Channels TV's Politics Today, Omokri dismissed rumors that the Mexican government had rejected his appointment. Instead, he claimed that his resumption was temporarily delayed because Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Omokri, the Mexican authorities are currently preoccupied with preparations for the global football event, which has caused a slight delay in processing his accreditation.
Davido's Reaction
Reacting to the clip, Davido wrote: "UMU BINGO renoomokri fowl". The phrase "Umu bingo" is a slang often used in Nigerian pop culture to mock someone, while "fowl" is a derogatory term. As of the time of this report, Reno Omokri has not responded to Davido's taunt.
The singer's post has since gone viral, with many fans and followers weighing in on the issue. Some have criticized Omokri for what they perceive as a flimsy excuse, while others have defended him, noting that diplomatic procedures can sometimes be delayed due to host country priorities.
It remains to be seen when Omokri will finally resume his duties as Nigeria's ambassador to Mexico. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in June and July, with Mexico co-hosting alongside the United States and Canada.
