{"id":197054,"date":"2024-11-26T12:34:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=197054"},"modified":"2024-11-26T12:42:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:42:04","slug":"davido-finally-reacts-to-backlash-trailing-statement-about-nigerias-economy-being-in-shambles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/26\/davido-finally-reacts-to-backlash-trailing-statement-about-nigerias-economy-being-in-shambles\/","title":{"rendered":"Davido finally reacts to backlash trailing statement about Nigeria&#8217;s economy being in shambles"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Nigerian singer, Davido finally responds to backlash trailing his recent interview where he noted that Nigeria&#8217;s economy was in shambles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In a series of posts on X, the renowned crooner sent a message to critics faulting his statement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Highly-rated Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has finally reacted amid criticism trailing his recent interview.<\/p>\n<p>Recall that a video which showed Davido being grilled by a host at a US radio station surfaced online. In the clip, Davido was asked to provide a piece of advice for Nigerians who wish to return back home.<\/p>\n<p>Responding, Davido <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/22\/its-not-cool-back-home-bad-leaders-economy-in-shambles-davido-warns-against-relocating-to-africa-video\/\">vehemently kicked against such an idea, stating that returning wasn&#8217;t a good option as the country&#8217;s economy is in shambles<\/a><\/strong>. He added that the exchange rate and several sectors of the country are badly affected.<\/p>\n<p>In no time, some Nigerians such as Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle and others tackled Davido over his comment, expressing disappointment over his comment about Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent development, Davido took to his X handle with millions of followers where he sharply reacted to the brouhaha.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing a post, he wrote: <strong><em>&#8220;<span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">Yall mad cus we the Real AMBASSADORS!!&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-197055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131414.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131414.jpg 587w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131414-300x50.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In another tweet, the singer gushed over his accent during the interview, stating that it was very demure.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;The way my accent be for that interview Dey sweet me \ud83d\ude0d very demure \ud83d\ude02,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> Davido wrote.<\/p>\n<p>See below:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-197057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131518-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131518-1.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-131518-1-300x47.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He also sent a message to a broadcasting house, TVC News where a TV presenter Akashat Ny\u2019mat tackled him over his comment.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote:\u00a0 <strong><em>&#8220;Lmao @tvcnewsng nah today ?? \ud83d\ude02&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swipe to the post below to listen to what the TVC presenter said:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC1ZpFdN0fF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DC1ZpFdN0fF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In other news, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/26\/old-men-talking-without-thinking-vdm-knocks-those-criticizing-davido-over-comment-about-nigerias-economy\/\">notable media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as\u00a0Verydarkman weighed in on the controversy surrounding Davido\u2019s recent comments about Nigeria.<\/a><\/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\u2019s 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\u2019s comments should be viewed in light of the country\u2019s 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\u2019s comments, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/26\/old-men-talking-without-thinking-vdm-knocks-those-criticizing-davido-over-comment-about-nigerias-economy\/\">although imperfect, were rooted in a deeper understanding of Nigeria\u2019s complexities.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian singer, Davido finally responds to backlash trailing his recent interview where he noted that Nigeria&#8217;s economy was in shambles. In a series of posts on X, the renowned crooner sent a message to critics faulting his statement. 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