Twitter Removes Verification Tags from Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Kizz Daniel and Donald Trump
Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, has removed verification badges from the accounts of several high-profile users, including Nigerian musicians Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, and Rema.
The removal of the verification badges was first noticed on Thursday, and it’s unclear why Twitter took this action.
Verification badges are used by Twitter to confirm the authenticity of an account and to identify notable figures or public figures. Twitter has a verification process in place for users who want to apply for the badge, and it’s usually reserved for those who have a large following or are deemed to be influential in their field.
The removal of the verification badges from the Nigerian musicians’ accounts may be related to Twitter’s recent announcement regarding the removal of blue verification badges for accounts that have not paid the subscription fee. On April 20, 2023, Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced that the free Blue badge removal would take place on that date, which may explain why the badges were removed from these accounts.
It’s worth noting that the verification badge is not a requirement for using Twitter, but it can be an important way to help build credibility and trust with followers. Twitter has not provided any further details about why the badges were removed from these accounts, or if the accounts will be able to reapply for the badge in the future.
In addition to the Nigerian musicians, Twitter also removed the verification badge from the account of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump’s account had previously been suspended from the platform following the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, and it’s unclear if he will be able to regain his verification badge if and when his account is reinstated.
Twitter’s removal of verification badges from the accounts of these high-profile users has raised questions about the platform’s policies and procedures for verifying accounts. As more details emerge about the reasons for the removal of the badges, it will be interesting to see how Twitter responds to feedback from users and the wider public.
