“I chased Hennessy out of Nigeria” – Davido
Notable musician, Davido reveals that he was instrumental in chasing Hennessy out of the Nigerian market as he reveals how he grew Martell’s GDP in Africa.
In a recent interview, Davido, who’s the brand ambassador to the beverage company Martell, discussed how his influence had been beneficial for the company.
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According to him, he alone had increased the GDP of the company to 22% in Africa.
With his influence, many people began choosing Martell over Hennessy, and he noted that he practically chased Hennessy out of Nigeria.
His words …
“When Martel came, I grew Martel’s GDP in Africa over 22%. That’s one individual doing that. That’s not like 10 artists doing that. Basically, I chased Henessey out of Nigeria. Go to the club, it’s hard to see a Hennessey bottle. It’s all Martell. I got called by the boss; he flew me out on the Martell Jet to Cognac in France and he sat me down and we structured the whole deal. They gave me my own bottle. I got a percentage in a bottle now. There’s influence”
Reactions have followed …
@Davxtar said: “He chased Hennessy out of Nigeria but e no fit chase zino album from #1”
@michaelwale_ commented: “That’s real influence right there. It’s safe to say Hennessy is for brokies”
@NuJhayhne queried: “must he always lie to prove a point? like wetin be this bros gain as he dey always drop lamba?”
@AfrokonnectNG commented: “He is not lying though, Martell is everywhere now because of Davido”
@iamcurious00 wrote: “Na because Hennessy cost pass Martell. He no chase anything the economy touch everybody.”
@_dchairman said: “Otunba lamba don start again very soon he go say na him comot sportybet and introduced stake”
Watch video below …
“I chased Hennessy out of Nigeria, it’s hard to see a Hennessy bottle in Nigerian clubs now”
– Davido pic.twitter.com/RjJqFsPppr
— BASITO (@itzbasito) May 15, 2025