Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, has responded after popular singer Davido referred to him as “Bingo” in a social media post.

The exchange followed Reno’s comments regarding the delay in his resumption of duties in Mexico, which he attributed to the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

Reacting to Reno’s remarks, Davido took to social media with a post that quickly gained attention online. The singer wrote, “Umu Bingo @renoomokri fowl.”

In response, Reno described Davido’s post as “feedback” and said he was surprised by the singer’s reaction.

In a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Reno claimed Davido’s response stemmed from criticism he had previously directed at the singer. According to Reno, Davido was displeased after he faulted him for wearing a customized jacket bearing the names of abducted schoolchildren from Oyo State while performing at a World Cup event.

Reno wrote, “Dear Mr. David Adeleke AKA Davido, thank you for your feedback. I was rather surprised by your response to my post. Most shocking is your insult.

“You are an international celebrity whom Nigeria is proud of. Coming to insult me on my Instagram profile with such vulgar words should be beneath you. Yes, I’m aware that you were upset at my appeal to you not to use an international platform, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to give publicity to bandits and terrorists. I am also aware that Peter Obi praised you for doing that, which may have made you feel compelled to defend him.

“I did that because while your intention may be good and you think you are pressuring the government, the actual effect of what you did is to give publicity to the terrorists and help them spread fear, recruit new members, and raise funds.

“Meanwhile, IShowSpeed an American at that same event used the global stage of the World Cup to market Nigeria by wearing the jersey and speak well about Nigeria.”