Award-winning music star Davido has reacted to the alleged threats to cancel his December show over his interview urging Black Americans not to relocate to Africa.
Taking to the micro-blogging platform Twitter now known as X, he claimed that people are already plotting to cancel his December 24th show because of the interview. Bragging, he stated that he doesn’t need to perform in Nigeria.
“Dem say Dem go cancel my show cus of my interview. Lol I don’t have to perform in Nigeria”.
Refreshing your memory, Davido in a foreign interview, had issued a stern warning to black Americans against relocating to Africa, letting them know that it wasn’t cool in Africa as the economy was in shambles. Davido, however, made it known that he wasn’t badmouthing Africa; rather, he aimed to show off the little parts and leave the slums out of the frame.
His statement didn’t sit well with many like Rebo Omokri, Patrick Doyle, Akashat Nymat, and others who criticized him for it.
Reacting to their criticisms, he stated that people are mad over his statement because he is the real ambassador.
Recall that former aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri had slammed Davido for his lack of patriotism and ignorance. He questioned how the economy was in shambles when Wizkid broke streaming records on Spotify Nigeria with his new album, Morayo. He urged the singer to learn from American singer Rihanna, who never talks down on her country, and instead uses her celebrity status to promote Barbados and project it positively to the world.
TVC Your View presenter, Nymat had questioned what service Davido had done for the masses, as she noted how American celebrities wouldn’t badmouth their country to foreigners. Akashat urged the singer to be more guarded in his utterances, especially about the country that has given him fame.
Coming to his defense, Paulo Okoye told them to leave the singer alone as he stated that Davido spoke the truth. He noted how Nigeria’s current economic state is bad with global companies leaving and local businesses facing significant losses. He admonished Nigerians to learn to acknowledge reality and work towards a better future.