Legendary Nigerian actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has jumped to the defense of Afrobeat star, Davido over his recent comments about the state of Nigeria’s economy.
You would recall that Davido, born David Adeleke cautioned Nigerians living in the diaspora as well as African Americans living in the US and Europe to rescind their decision of relocating to Africa.
Davido lamented over the deplorable state of the Africa stating that Nigeria’s economy in particular is in shambles.
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His remarks triggered very harsh reactions from many Nigerians including people in high public officers, politicians, leaders of various bodies and even entertainment personalities.
They lambasted Davido for denigrating his home country to the outside world and have called him out to apologize to the entire people of Nigeria.
Kanayo, however, concurs in Davido’s thoughts as he emphasizes that Davido has the right to freedom of speech.
In a video shared on his social media pages, he noted that Davido made the statement in good faith while urging leaders and the citizens to build a better Nigeria.
“Nigerians make una leave Davido alone about the comment he made; it’s freedom of speech and he made it in good faith. It is left for those in power to work harder to give us a better Nigeria. We need to build a better Nigeria,” he said partly.
He continued by adding, “Some people say he should apologize; apologize for what? He’s a Nigerian and he made his statement in good faith. Those who criticize us wants the best out of us. Davido and his family can feed well but he speaks for other Nigerians who cannot.”
Reacting to his commentary, an Instagram users @iowegodeverything wrote;
‘This man is one of dis nations treasure to me cuz sometimes E de amaze me at the level of hypocrisy some of these elderly people portray not to emulate at all, how elderly person go talk something even small pikin go know say na lie … he says it just so ImperfectLy right 👌‘
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