Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, is making headlines once again—this time for calling out the poor leadership plaguing Nigeria.
In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the multi-award-winning artist didn’t mince words, boldly stating that Nigeria suffers from having some of the “worst governments” in the world.
Despite his criticism of the country’s political climate, Davido took a moment to praise the Nigerian entertainment industry. He credited artists, filmmakers, and creatives for reshaping Nigeria’s global image, saying it’s their cultural influence that’s putting the nation in a positive spotlight.
His candid remarks have since sparked widespread conversations online, with many agreeing that entertainment has become Nigeria’s saving grace on the world stage.
“I am happy that entertainment switched the narrative. We [Nigerians], don’t have the best leaders. We have the worst governments.
“But the music and entertainment industry in general, has impacted our country’s image abroad positively.”
“The entertainment industry is also attracting tourists to the country. Last December, there were more Americans than Nigerians in Lagos. I was like, what are you all doing here?
“Back in the days, we used to be excited when coming to America but now, they are the ones coming to Lagos. It is not just music, it is the culture as a whole. If you go to Paris Fashion Week, about 80 per cent of the models are Africans, the same with the creative directors. It’s impressive.”