Davido Alleges Threats Following Comments on Nigeria’s Economy
SEO Title: Davido Alleges Threats Following Comments on Nigeria’s Economy Rephrased Content: Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he is facing threats after his critical remarks about Nigeria’s economy during a recent appearance on the American podcast Big Homies House. On the podcast, Davido advised U.S. citizens against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria, describing the country’s economy as being in “shambles.” His statements triggered widespread backlash, with prominent figures like Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly condemning his comments. Responding to the criticism, Davido took to X (formerly Twitter) to assert that entertainers like himself are the “real ambassadors” of the country, writing, “Y’all mad ’cause we the real ambassadors!” He also disclosed that threats have been made to cancel his upcoming Lagos show in December. In a follow-up post, he dismissed the threats, stating, “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview… Looool, I don’t have to perform in Nigeria.” Davido’s remarks and the ensuing fallout have sparked debate on the role of celebrities in critiquing national issues and the expectations placed on public figures. Meta Description: Davido faces threats over his critical remarks about Nigeria’s economy on an American podcast. The singer claims his Lagos show is under threat of cancellation.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that he is facing threats after his critical remarks about Nigeria’s economy during a recent appearance on the American podcast Big Homies House.
On the podcast, Davido advised U.S. citizens against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria, describing the country’s economy as being in “shambles.” His statements triggered widespread backlash, with prominent figures like Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri publicly condemning his comments.
Responding to the criticism, Davido took to X (formerly Twitter) to assert that entertainers like himself are the “real ambassadors” of the country, writing, “Y’all mad ’cause we the real ambassadors!” He also disclosed that threats have been made to cancel his upcoming Lagos show in December. In a follow-up post, he dismissed the threats, stating, “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview… Looool, I don’t have to perform in Nigeria.”
Davido’s remarks and the ensuing fallout have sparked debate on the role of celebrities in critiquing national issues and the expectations placed on public figures.
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