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Davido claps back at those planning to cancel his Lagos show over recent interview
Award-winning Nigerian artist Davido has reacted to reports of an alleged attempt to cancel his highly anticipated Lagos show following backlash from his recent interview.
In the interview, Davido reportedly criticized the state of Nigeria’s economy, describing it as being in “shambles.” His remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with some individuals accusing the singer of being unpatriotic.
On his X (formerly Twitter) account, The DMW boss addressed the situation, sharing his disbelief and making a bold statement.
He wrote: “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview … loooool I don’t have to perform in NIGERIA 🇳🇬”
Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of my interview … loooool I don’t to have perform in NIGERIA 🇳🇬
— Davido 🇧🇪 (@davido) November 26, 2024
The concert in question is scheduled for December 24, 2024, in Lagos. Despite the controversy, fans have expressed their support for Davido, with many urging him to continue focusing on his music and philanthropy.
Davido remains one of Nigeria’s most influential and globally recognized artists, and his upcoming concert is expected to attract a massive audience despite the ongoing debate surrounding his remarks.
Recall, Verydarkman (VDM), has thrown his support behind singer Davido amidst heated criticism over his comments about Nigeria’s economy.