I Don’t Have To Perform In Nigeria — Davido

 

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to cancel his highly anticipated December concert in Lagos.

The singer revealed that the controversy stems from comments he made about Nigeria’s economy during a recent appearance on the American podcast “Big Homies House.”

In the interview, Davido advised Americans against relocating to Africa, particularly Nigeria, citing the country’s struggling economy, which he described as being in “shambles.”

His remarks have sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians at home and abroad. Prominent figures, including Joe Igbokwe and Reno Omokri, accused Davido of tarnishing Nigeria’s global reputation.

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Amid the backlash, Davido took to social media to defend himself, claiming that entertainers like him are the nation’s “real ambassadors.”

He posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Y’all mad ‘cause we the real ambassadors!”

The controversy has since escalated, with Davido alleging threats to cancel his Lagos concert.

He tweeted, “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview… loooool I don’t have to perform in Nigeria.”