Seun Emmanuel
Afrobeats sensation Davido has come under heavy criticism over his recent remark advising black Americans against relocating to Nigeria.
Davido had while appearing on The Big Homies House podcast, urged the black Americans, particularly Nigerians not to return home, citing the country’s current economic woes.
The singer’s remark followed speculations that some black Americans were considering leaving the United States following the electoral victory of the US President-elect, Donald Trump.
According to reports, Africans in America are concerned about potential policies of Trump that may not favour them.
Addressing the speculation, Davido said, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”.
The comment, however, attracted reactions from some citizens who asked the singer to immediately retract his statement.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe in a post on his official Facebook page advised the singer to retract his statement with immediate effect.
Igbokwe said, “My In-law Davido has made me sad by telling the world in America that Nigeria’s economy is in shambles.
“This is very sad. I will advise him to retract the statement asap. Nigeria made Davido. QED!!!”
Similarly, Bashir Ahmed, a former aide to Nigerian former president, Mohammadu Buhari said the remark was disappointing.
In a post on his official X handle, Bashir said, “Selling out your country from foreign soil is so disappointing and unpatriotic. Public figures like Davido should know that.
“They should act and be seen as good ambassadors for Nigeria wherever they find themselves. @NOA_Nigeria”!
