Nollywood veteran Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced support for Afrobeats star Davido following the singer’s recent comments about Nigeria’s struggling economy.
In a controversial interview, Davido advised African Americans against relocating to Africa, citing Nigeria’s dire economic state as an example. The statement has since stirred a massive backlash, growing day after day since the interview.
Kanayo, in a video shared on Instagram from the UK, urged Nigerians to respect Davido’s right to freedom of speech.
The actor dismissed calls for Davido to apologize, emphasizing the singer’s intent to advocate for ordinary Nigerians despite his background as a billionaire.
“Nigerians make una leave Davido alone about the comment he made; it’s freedom of speech and he made it in good faith. It is left for those in power to work harder to give us a better Nigeria. We need to build a better Nigeria,” he said partly.
He continued by adding, “Some people say he should apologize; apologize for what? He’s a Nigerian and he made his statement in good faith. Those who criticize us wants the best out of us. Davido and his family can feed well but he speaks for other Nigerians who cannot.”
Watch the video below …