“Apologize for what?” – Kanayo defends Davido amid backlash over economic comment

• Nollywood veteran Kanayo O. Kanayo expresses support for Afrobeats star Davido amidst backlash over his controversial remarks about Nigeria’s struggling economy.
• In a recent interview, Davido advised African Americans against relocating to Africa, citing Nigeria’s economic issues as a major concern.
• Davido’s statement sparked widespread criticism, with many demanding an apology from the singer.
• In response, Kanayo stated Davido’s comments were made in good faith and defended his right to free speech, urging Nigerians to respect the singer’s position.

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has come to the defense of Afrobeats star Davido following the uproar sparked by the singer’s remarks on Nigeria’s economic challenges.

In a recent interview, Davido advised African Americans against relocating to Africa, citing Nigeria’s dire economic conditions as a case study.

The statement has since ignited widespread criticism, with many calling for the musician to apologize.

However, Kanayo, currently in the UK, addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram, urging Nigerians to respect Davido’s right to free speech.

The veteran actor highlighted that Davido, despite his privileged background, made the comments out of concern for the average Nigerian.

Dismissing the demands for an apology, Kanayo said:

“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.

“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,” he added.

In other news, Afrobeats star, David popularly known as Davido has taken to social media to cry out over an unfavourable plot against him.

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle with millions of followers, the singer who recently granted an interview where he trashed Nigeria’s economy, saying that it’s in shambles, averred that some kingpins want to cancel his incoming show in Lagos on December 24th because of what he said during the interview.

Davido in the interview had discouraged Nigerians abroad from returning home, stating that it wasn’t cool back home.