Nigerian music star Davido has instructed his lawyers to sue over a April Fool’s joke that has spectacularly backfired.

The prank story alleged that Afrobeats singer had been arrested in Kenya after cocaine was found on his private jet.

The 31-year-old, who has just finished an East African tour, said the fake report was “extremely irresponsible”.

The April Fool’s story – first published by Kenya’s K24 TV on Monday – went viral on social media.

The Nigerian megastar, who had just performed to packed audiences at the Timeless Concert in Kampala and Raha Fest in Nairobi, said it led to him receiving a barrage of calls.