- Nigerian singer Davido recently made comments about the Nigerian economy
- The controversial comments have left criticisms flooding social media, particularly from celebrities
- Veteran actor Patrick Doyle also criticised Davido for his comments
Afrobeats singer Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has been at the forefront of criticism since his statement about the state of Nigeria’s economy surfaced online.
The latest celebrity to criticise the 32-year-old singer is a veteran Nollywood actor, who knocked Davido for discouraging potential foreign investors with his statements.
Via an X (formerly Twitter) post on November 26, Doyle joined the buzz to share his opinion on Davido’s controversial comments.
“You must be incredibly dense to ask foreigners not to visit a country where your father has a $2 billion power generation investment. Some people ought to know better,” Doyle wrote.
However, netizens have reacted to Patrick Doyle’s criticism with many wondering why it took Davido's controversial comments for the actor to speak on national issues and that the singer only communicated their reality.
How netizens reacted to Patrick Doyle’s criticism
TheRadar curated some below:
@miracleilo76 said, “Was David lying???Absolutely he wasn't,”
@Kaizen_szn1 said, “Instead of you guys channeling energy to Tinubu to improve the economy. Werey them.”
@officialnald said, “This is the problem with us Africans/Nigerians, we will leave who to attack and attack the person that passed the information. The same thing happened with VDM and Bob issues then.You all should face the president and people in power and leave him the hell alone.”
@Aginas wrote, “Shameless Actor. Instead of you all to channel this energy Tinubu that made the economy shambles, you're after Davido for speaking the truth. Fools. NJ”
@pachabel3 said, “Have some shame after all these years in nollywood and nothing to show for it you think twerking for politicians at your age will do it smh you’re dumber than I thought.”
@omuocircle said, ““Incredibly dense” that was harsh and reeks of a personal vendetta. How old was Davido when Mr. Patrick’s generation took over Nigeria’s affairs in 1999? If they have any shame left, they should just stay quiet. Yęyę actor.”
@XtylaBoBanx said, “He didn't tell investors not to come, he basically said when he was asked would he go back home and he said go where, the economy is bad and he was actually addressing Nigerians living in the USA who will be thinking of coming home.”
@Alichinedu commented, “It's surprising to see politicians reacting angrily to Davido's comments. His statements were factual and honest."
@Gcity_Media said, “Na wa oh, gbas gbos everywhere.”
10 major brand deals that make Davido most sought-after Afrobeats artiste
Earlier, TheRadar reported that Afrobeats sensational singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had proven his worth over the years by partnering with businesses through endorsement deals.
With a solid fanbase and huge social media following, Davido’s high number of significant endorsement deals came as little surprise to anyone as he was acknowledged to arguably be the most endorsed Nigerian singer of all time.
