{"id":197013,"date":"2024-11-26T10:19:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=197013"},"modified":"2024-11-26T10:20:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:20:34","slug":"old-men-talking-without-thinking-vdm-knocks-those-criticizing-davido-over-comment-about-nigerias-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/26\/old-men-talking-without-thinking-vdm-knocks-those-criticizing-davido-over-comment-about-nigerias-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Old men talking without thinking&#8221; &#8211; VDM knocks those criticizing Davido over comment about Nigeria&#8217;s economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Nigerian influencer, Verydarkman defended Davido&#8217;s statement on the deteriorated state of Nigeria, blasting critics like Reno Omokri and Patrick Doyle for speaking without thinking. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>VDM argued that Davido&#8217;s words reflected Nigeria&#8217;s insecurity and economic struggles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Notable media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/23\/from-n500m-to-54-kobo-if-you-use-access-bank-pay-attention-to-this-verydarkman-in-new-clip-raises-alarm\/\"><strong>Verydarkman<\/strong> <\/a>has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Davido&#8217;s recent comments about Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The music star had sparked a heated debate after granting an interview where he expressed his reservations about Nigerians in America coming back home.<\/p>\n<p>Verydarkman, in a video response, blasted Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle, and others criticizing Davido, arguing that they were speaking without thinking.<\/p>\n<p>He contended that Davido&#8217;s comments were not entirely off the mark, given the current state of insecurity and economic instability in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Verydarkman emphasized the need for contextual understanding, suggesting that Davido&#8217;s comments should be viewed in light of the country&#8217;s pressing issues.<\/p>\n<p>He argued that the music star should have started by addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, which would have provided a more nuanced perspective on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The activist also seized the opportunity to highlight the economic challenges facing Nigeria, citing the exodus of top brands and companies from the country.<\/p>\n<p>He listed several firms that had left Nigeria in 2024, including Cusson, Kimberly-Clark, and Microsoft, attributing their departure to the challenging business environment.<\/p>\n<p>Verydarkman painted a stark picture of the economic reality in Nigeria, revealing that many citizens were struggling to survive on less than $5 per week. He shared prices of basic food items, highlighting how many people could no longer afford to purchase them.<\/p>\n<p>In a stern warning, Verydarkman cautioned critics to refrain from dragging Davido, emphasizing that the music star had not lied in his interview. He reiterated that Davido&#8217;s comments, although imperfect, were rooted in a deeper understanding of Nigeria&#8217;s complexities.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing the video, she wrote:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;@davido for your next interview add insecurity to the economy shambles @renoomokri ogun kpai v, @ PATRICK DOYLE SO BECAUSE DAVIDO\u2019s father has a 2 billion dollar investment plant in Nigeria he should lie that everything is okay in Nigeria? 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VDM argued that Davido&#8217;s words reflected Nigeria&#8217;s insecurity and economic struggles. 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