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Bashir Ahmad, an ex-aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido over remarks discouraging black Americans from relocating to Nigeria due to the country’s economic challenges.
Ahmad’s reaction follows Davido’s recent remarks advising black Americans to reconsider relocating to Nigeria amidst speculations triggered by Donald Trump’s electoral victory.
Concerns over potential anti-black policies in the United States have reportedly led some African Americans to explore moving abroad, with Nigeria being a potential destination.
Speaking during an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, Davido painted a picture of Nigeria’s economic landscape, citing poor leadership, a struggling exchange rate, and soaring oil prices as factors complicating the country’s recovery.
He said, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, l am an ambassador. When I go home and I am filming, I am not going to show the bad parts.
“I am talking about the situation in the country. Now the exchange rate is messed up, a lot of stuffs are not going well. The economy is just not good enough. The oil price is too high. Imagine the country that produces oil, paying more for it than a country importing
oil.”
Reacting to Davido’s statement in a post on X on Saturday, Ahmad described Davido’s comments as “disappointing and unpatriotic,” urging the music star to use his platform to promote a positive image of Nigeria.
He tweeted, “Selling out your country from foreign soil is so disappointing and unpatriotic. Public figures like Davido should know that. They should act and be seen as good ambassadors for Nigeria wherever they find themselves. @NOA_Nigeria!”
