Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido, also known as David Adeleke, recently silenced critics with a bold show of patriotism. Amid backlash over previous comments, the globally celebrated singer took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to share a photo of himself wearing a green-and-white durag, representing the colors of the Nigerian flag.
Accompanied by a beaming smile, Davido used the opportunity to express love for his country. He captioned the post, stating he was heading to an interview while proudly showcasing his Nigerian heritage.
This gesture, subtle yet impactful, seems to reaffirm Davido’s connection to Nigeria, despite controversies surrounding his earlier remarks about the country’s economic state. Fans quickly flooded the comments with support, applauding the singer for his symbolic statement.
“I Dey go do interview nw … fully representing. Say make I kuku put am for head,” he tweeted, playfully addressing those who accused him of not fully embracing his Nigerian identity in previous statements.
The post comes after Davido faced backlash over comments made during a recent interview about Africa’s economic struggles.
In the interview, he advised Black Americans to reconsider relocating to Africa, cautioning them about the continent’s economic challenges.
While stressing that his intent was not to tarnish Africa’s image, he noted that his aim was to highlight its brighter aspects rather than the struggles.
His statements stirred a heated debate online, with prominent figures such as Reno Omokri and Patrick Doyle joining Nigerians in criticizing the singer.
