• Home
  • Shows
  • Stories
  • Podcasts
  • Movies
  • Courses
  • Radio
  • Tickets
  • Shop
  • Bio
ShowsStoriesPodcastsMoviesCoursesRadioTicketsShopBio
Logo

Back to In Other News

General

In Other News · Episode 105

Davido Wants to Start Acting, he Already Spent the Documentary Budget on Custom Crowns.

Davido conquered music and decided Nollywood is next. He’s producing movies, dropping a "huge" documentary, and comparing album rollouts to new iPhones. Rumour has it he saw B-Red get movie clout and wants that USD paycheck before anyone realizes he can't act. If it flops? Blame the director!

Eriakha Edgar

Eriakha Edgar

Author

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

2 min read

Davido Wants to Start Acting, he Already Spent the Documentary Budget on Custom Crowns.

Davido Wants to Start Acting, he Already Spent the Documentary Budget on Custom Crowns.



In Other news, Davido has decided that music is no longer enough and has announced plans to conquer Nollywood.


The Afrobeats superstar revealed in a recent interview with Vibe Q that he wants to get into acting, saying he has already invested in two movies as an executive producer. He also disclosed that a documentary about his life and career is coming soon, describing it as "very, very big". The singer noted that he has made cameo appearances in the past, including in Toyin Abraham's ‘’Fate of Alakada’’ and Eddie Murphy's ‘’Coming 2 America’’.


(nods like Toke Makinwa, watching a man decide he wants to be everything at once)



His plans include co-executive producing movies with his long-term collaborator, cinematographer Dammy Twitch, who recently directed the Nollywood hit ‘’Call of My Life’’. Davido also compared music to technology, saying, "Apple every year, they're bringing out a new iPhone. That's the same way I look at music".


(shakes head like Burna boy, watching a man compare his album rollout to a tech company)


But here is what the blogs did not tell you.



The real reason Davido wants to start acting is that he watched his cousin, B-Red, star in a Nollywood movie last year and saw how much attention it got him. Davido realised that music is becoming too predictable, drop an album, go on tour, win awards, repeat. Acting offers something new: red carpets, movie premieres, and a whole new audience that doesn't know he can't act. He also heard that actors get paid in dollars and don't have to tour for months. The documentary is just his way of testing the waters before he fully commits. If the documentary gets good reviews, he is going all in. If it flops, he will blame the director and go back to music.


(rubs forehead like Tobi Bakre)


Edgar doesn't lie.


Source: A movie producer, Mr Jide Lewis, who heard Davido ask, "How much do actors get paid for cameos? I need to know if it's worth it."


Caramel Plug went from dragging Anita Joseph to getting dragged herself, complete with a mystery suitcase full of cash she 'never saw before.' Tables move fast!. Read here: Caramel Plug was arrested with a suitcase full of cash she claims isn't hers. Listen to my podcast. Why Am I Still Single? Available right here on checkedgar.com.



Share this story

Discussion (0)

Comments are moderated and reflect the views of their authors only.

Join the conversation

Loading comments...

Up Next

Caramel Plug was arrested with a suitcase full of cash she claims isn't hers.

Episode 104

Caramel Plug was arrested with a suitcase full of cash she claims isn't hers.

3 min

5

Ivana's got a massive Gift from her anonymous baby, the receipt has Tunmise’s name on it.

Episode 103

Ivana's got a massive Gift from her anonymous baby, the receipt has Tunmise’s name on it.

3 min

8

Banky W paid $14,000 for a fake Rolex, the seller used the money to get a real one.

Episode 102

Banky W paid $14,000 for a fake Rolex, the seller used the money to get a real one.

3 min

10

Continue Reading

Caramel Plug was arrested with a suitcase full of cash she claims isn't hers.

EP 2

Caramel Plug was arrested with a suitcase full of cash she claims isn't hers.

In other news, after collecting ₦2M for "visa services," Caramel Plug invested it in miracle water to double her cash for a Singapore trip. Result? A damp passport, a ghosted spiritualist, and an angry client threatening Lekki-wide EFCC flyers.

3 min read

1

5

3 Aug 2026

Ivana's got a massive Gift from her anonymous baby, the receipt has Tunmise’s name on it.

EP 3

Ivana's got a massive Gift from her anonymous baby, the receipt has Tunmise’s name on it.

In other news, Ivana’s new "mystery billionaire" turns out to be her tech-rich little bro, but she let the internet think it's a new lover just to troll her ex, Tunmise. 10/10 sibling PR stunt.

3 min read

1

8

3 Aug 2026

Banky W paid $14,000 for a fake Rolex, the seller used the money to get a real one.

EP 4

Banky W paid $14,000 for a fake Rolex, the seller used the money to get a real one.

In other news, Banky W spent $14k on a fake Rolex just to get "respect in big rooms," only for the watch to catch k-leg and fall apart mid-handshake. The seller used the cash to buy a real one, while Banky learned that peer pressure ticks, but fake wristwatches don't!

3 min read

10

3 Aug 2026

View All Episodes

→

Related Stories

Check Edgar Lately – Episode 1: So, We’re Doing This?

Check Edgar Lately

Check Edgar Lately – Episode 1: So, We’re Doing This?

This is me officially returning to blogging with Check Edgar Lately. I’m talking about why I stopped, why I’m back, and the madness in between—life stories, consistency struggles, weekly gist, small wins, big Ls, and honest laughs, like I’m talking to you, my guy.

How to be a professional Mechanic in Nigeria.

MasterClass

How to be a professional Mechanic in Nigeria.

Four quick tips on how to be a professional mechanic in Nigeria. Learn the tricks that every Nigerian mechanic is hiding from you. Especially Wasiu.

RagdeSpace logo
X
Check Edgar logo

Check Edgar is a RagdeSpace brand.
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.

Join the Inner Circle 🚀

Get weekly gists, exclusive giveaways, and special offers delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.

  • About
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Cookie Terms
Code and Design: Goodness Sewo & AbdulQahar Olajide