- Nigerian singer, Davido finally responds to backlash trailing his recent interview where he noted that Nigeria’s economy was in shambles.
- In a series of posts on X, the renowned crooner sent a message to critics faulting his statement.
Highly-rated Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has finally reacted amid criticism trailing his recent interview.
Recall that a video which showed Davido being grilled by a host at a US radio station surfaced online. In the clip, Davido was asked to provide a piece of advice for Nigerians who wish to return back home.
Responding, Davido vehemently kicked against such an idea, stating that returning wasn’t a good option as the country’s economy is in shambles. He added that the exchange rate and several sectors of the country are badly affected.
In no time, some Nigerians such as Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle and others tackled Davido over his comment, expressing disappointment over his comment about Nigeria.
In a recent development, Davido took to his X handle with millions of followers where he sharply reacted to the brouhaha.
Sharing a post, he wrote: “Yall mad cus we the Real AMBASSADORS!!”
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In another tweet, the singer gushed over his accent during the interview, stating that it was very demure.
“The way my accent be for that interview Dey sweet me 😍 very demure 😂,” Davido wrote.
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He also sent a message to a broadcasting house, TVC News where a TV presenter Akashat Ny’mat tackled him over his comment.
He wrote: “Lmao @tvcnewsng nah today ?? 😂”
Swipe to the post below to listen to what the TVC presenter said:
In other news, notable media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman weighed in on the controversy surrounding Davido’s recent comments about Nigeria.
The music star had sparked a heated debate after granting an interview where he expressed his reservations about Nigerians in America coming back home.
Verydarkman, in a video response, blasted Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle, and others criticizing Davido, arguing that they were speaking without thinking.
He contended that Davido’s comments were not entirely off the mark, given the current state of insecurity and economic instability in Nigeria.
Verydarkman emphasized the need for contextual understanding, suggesting that Davido’s comments should be viewed in light of the country’s pressing issues.
He argued that the music star should have started by addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, which would have provided a more nuanced perspective on the matter.
The activist also seized the opportunity to highlight the economic challenges facing Nigeria, citing the exodus of top brands and companies from the country.
He listed several firms that had left Nigeria in 2024, including Cusson, Kimberly-Clark, and Microsoft, attributing their departure to the challenging business environment.
Verydarkman painted a stark picture of the economic reality in Nigeria, revealing that many citizens were struggling to survive on less than $5 per week. He shared prices of basic food items, highlighting how many people could no longer afford to purchase them.
In a stern warning, Verydarkman cautioned critics to refrain from dragging Davido, emphasizing that the music star had not lied in his interview. He reiterated that Davido’s comments, although imperfect, were rooted in a deeper understanding of Nigeria’s complexities.
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