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Davido Admits Entertainers Need to Speak Up More as Insecurity Worsens
Award-winning Nigerian music star Davido has openly acknowledged that entertainers, himself included, have not done enough to speak out against the growing challenges facing Nigerians, particularly the country’s worsening insecurity.
The singer made the candid admission in a post shared on X, where he reflected on the role of celebrities in times of national difficulty.
According to him, public figures have a responsibility to use their influence to draw attention to issues affecting ordinary citizens rather than remaining silent.
In a strongly worded message, Davido expressed frustration over the current state of the nation and called on fellow entertainers to lend their voices to conversations about injustice and governance.
He wrote, “I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey f**k up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go.”
I can’t lie we entertainers .. we Dey fuckup I won’t lie including me … we need to speak up … it’s too much injustice goin on .. our country don go 💔🇳🇬
— Davido (@davido) May 30, 2026
The Afrobeats star also addressed claims suggesting that he is aligned with a political circle often referred to online as the “City Boy” group. Responding to criticism from a social media user who questioned his sincerity, Davido dismissed the allegation and reminded followers that he has previously criticised the government publicly.
“I no dey part of any City Boy group. When I called out the government on American media, you guys rained curses on me,” Davido wrote.
Further clarifying his position, the singer explained that his relationship with “ST” is based solely on friendship and should not be interpreted as political affiliation. He noted that despite their closeness, he frequently raises concerns and complaints directly with him.
The singer added, “I’ve been friends with ST for years, and that’s where it stops, and I call and complain to him all the time, even in person.”
1. I no Dey part of any city boy group 2. When I called out the government on American media you guys rained curses on me 3 . I’ve been friends with ST for years and that’s were it stops and i call and complain to him all the time .. even in person 4 . GOD PURNISH UR GENERATION https://t.co/GO3jLxruTJ
— Davido (@davido) May 30, 2026
Davido’s comments come at a time when more prominent voices in the entertainment industry are beginning to express concern over Nigeria’s security situation and the hardships confronting citizens.
His remarks have since sparked conversations online about whether celebrities should play a more active role in speaking out on national issues.