A recent comment made by Grammy-nominated singer Davido about Nigeria’s economy has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians.
In a recent interview, Davido discouraged foreigners from investing in Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges.
Davido’s comment did not sit well with some Nigerians, including Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle, who criticized the singer for discouraging foreign investment. Doyle pointed out that Davido’s father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, has a $2 billion power generation investment in the country, and therefore, Davido should know better.
However, not everyone agrees with Doyle’s criticism. Music executive Paulo Okoye defended Davido’s comment, describing those dragging him as “mad people.” Okoye stated that Davido spoke the truth about the current state of Nigeria’s economy, citing the challenges faced by local businesses and the exit of global companies from the country.
Nigerian television presenter Nyma Akashat Zibiri also expressed disappointment at Davido’s comment, stating that it was hindering President Bola Tinubu‘s effort to attract foreign investors to the country. Zibiri added that Davido should show his contribution to his home state, Osun, and provide evidence of his food production company, which he claimed to have built to support the government.
However, Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, reacted to the criticism Davido faced, blasting those who criticized him for speaking the truth. Verydarkman stated that Davido should have started with the issue of insecurity in the country, citing the high rate of kidnapping and other crimes. He also shared a list of top brands and companies that have left Nigeria due to challenging business operations.
Meanwhile, the debate sparked by Davido’s comment highlights the challenges faced by Nigeria’s economy and the need for urgent solutions. While some Nigerians have criticized Davido for discouraging foreign investment, others have defended his comment, stating that he spoke the truth about the country’s economic challenges.