“Hope Say You No Believe Them” – Adekunle Gold’s Hilarious Clapback to Look-Alike Fan Sparks Online Frenzy

In the ever-vibrant world of Nigerian Twitter, where humor and wit are the order of the day, award-winning Afropop star Adekunle Gold found himself trending after a lighthearted exchange with a fan escalated into viral comedy gold. The social media moment, which began innocently enough, quickly spiraled into one of the internet’s most entertaining one-liners of the week, sending fans and followers into fits of laughter and leaving others creating endless memes and reactions.

The drama – if we can even call it that – kicked off when a Twitter user identified as Ododo with the handle @ododokihotu took to the platform and wrote, “People say I look like AG baby,” tagging Adekunle Gold directly in the tweet. The fan’s post was likely a proud nod to the compliments he had received, suggesting he bore some resemblance to the stylish crooner known for his fashion-forward flair and smooth vocals. The tweet, though seemingly modest and even complimentary, opened the door for what has now become a viral Nigerian Twitter moment, thanks to Adekunle Gold’s classic response.

Adekunle Gold, not one to ignore his fans, quote-tweeted Ododo’s post with the now-legendary clapback: “Hope say you no believe them.” With those six simple words, AG Baby managed to light up the internet with a dry yet hilarious dismissal that blended sarcasm, street-savvy wit, and unmistakable Naija humor.

Almost instantly, the quote tweet began to gain traction. Twitter users wasted no time jumping into the thread with reactions, retweets, memes, and jokes. Screenshots of the exchange made their way onto Instagram and Facebook, with popular blogs like Instablog9ja, Pulse Nigeria, and Notjustok reposting it with equally entertaining captions. Some fans hailed Adekunle Gold for his comic timing, calling him “a savage in disguise,” while others tagged their friends, jokingly asking, “Omo, if AG talk to you like this, wetin you go do?”

For many, Adekunle Gold’s reply came across as a masterclass in subtle shade. Rather than ignoring the tweet or offering a disingenuous “thank you,” he opted for authenticity wrapped in humor – a trait that has endeared him to fans over the years. While the tweet was clearly made in jest, its timing and tone hit the sweet spot, capturing the essence of Nigerian social media culture, where playful banter, sarcasm, and clapbacks are a cherished form of interaction.

Ododo, the original poster, seemed to take the entire incident in good spirits. Instead of responding negatively or showing offense, he embraced the attention and reposted the exchange, laughing along with others. His tweet, which originally had minimal traction, has now been liked and shared thousands of times, with many people ironically agreeing that the resemblance was, in fact, not there. A few cheeky users added side-by-side photos of the two men, with some going as far as to compare facial structure, beard length, and skin tone – all in good humor, of course.

Meanwhile, Adekunle Gold, whose real name is Adekunle Kosoko, has continued to trend not just for his music but for moments like this that show his relatability. Despite being a global music act with chart-topping singles like “High,” “Party No Dey Stop,” and “5 Star,” the singer has always maintained a strong connection with his fan base through honest, often funny interactions online. His social media presence, whether he’s sharing behind-the-scenes family moments with wife Simi and daughter Deja, or clapping back at fans with sharp humor, has always set him apart from many of his contemporaries.

The Twitter saga also sparked a mini-trend, as fans began quoting Adekunle Gold’s tweet and using the phrase “Hope say you no believe them” in various unrelated contexts. From people posting bad haircuts to questionable fashion choices, the phrase quickly became a viral template for mockery and self-deprecating jokes. One user posted a photo of her burnt jollof rice, captioning it with “They said I’m a good cook – hope say you no believe them.” Another showed his messy room with the line, “Girls say I’m husband material – hope say you no believe them.” The internet had truly found its newest meme.

While the tweet exchange has largely remained lighthearted, it also touches on a deeper cultural truth – Nigerians’ love for playful roasting, a tradition that goes back generations. In local parlance, being able to “take a joke” is almost a rite of passage, and Adekunle Gold’s ability to tease without crossing any lines proves just how tuned-in he is to the cultural pulse. He didn’t insult or belittle Ododo; he simply made a witty observation that balanced honesty with comic timing, and the internet loved every bit of it.

The incident is also a reminder of how social media has completely changed the dynamic between celebrities and fans. What once took months of fan mail and PR filtering now happens in real-time, often unfiltered. A single tweet can launch a fan into the spotlight or trend a celebrity worldwide, as we’ve seen with this AG Baby moment. And for rising artists or influencers, sometimes even a clapback can be a career-defining opportunity – Ododo now has thousands of new followers and even people asking for interviews on how it feels to get roasted by a celebrity.

At the end of the day, it’s all love. Adekunle Gold continues to enjoy his moment as one of Nigeria’s most beloved musical acts, blending the groove of Afrobeat with lyrical depth and unmistakable swagger. Whether he’s making chart-topping hits or cracking jokes on Twitter, one thing remains clear: AG Baby knows how to keep his fans entertained.

And as for Ododo? Well, he may not look like Adekunle Gold, but he’s now a certified internet sensation – and all it took was one legendary clapback.

“Hope say you no believe them.”

We believe you, AG Baby. We believe.