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Netizens Disagree Over Davido’s Interview

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11 months ago

November 30, 2024

Nigeria’s highly influential and successful artiste, David Adeleke aka Davido, has got social media users talking and arguing over his recent interview. The afro beat sensation had in the interview on the Big Homies House Podcast, decried the state of the nation, advising against Blacks’ relocation to the country.

He said, “Go where? It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles. I do my part, I 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.”

Even Davido’s facial expression during that interview speaks eloquently of a concerned citizen. It’s an indication that he is in touch with reality despite his wealth. Now, lets face it; did he say the fact about our economy? Is home cool? Is the exchange rate cool? Is Nigeria producing crude oil and yet the citizens are purchasing the finished products at an exorbitant rate?

Except for those seriously benefiting from the government, you know the right answers to the above questions. So why crucify Davido? Oh! Because he is a celebrity, he does not have right to his personal opinion on crucial matters. What about few other celebrities like the actor that is still advertising this present government as if campaign is still on, telling us that the president will fix Nigeria. Has he been stoned?

In fact Davido, you shouldn’t have warned those whinning about relocation because their candidate lost an election. Let them come and let’s see how they’ll cope after leaving behind a system that works.

The interview has set social media users against each other. Some are more pained with additional tweets from Davido – “Dem say dem go cancel my show cus of that interview…lol…” and “The way my accent be for that interview day sweet me. Very demure.”

Take a look at those hailing the afro beat Superstar for speaking out.

Felix replied, “Note Davido, only patriots with a conscience can do what you did and Nigerians are proud that you spoke out despite the fact that you are an advantaged man in Nigeria. It was best said the way and manner you served it. You only spoke one aspect of the Nigerian malaise. You did not touch insecurity, dirty politics, Judiciary, legislature, corruption, etc. Yet they are in a panic mode. What a shameless and hypocritical country.”

Dr Ken on @drkenon2 replied, “You don’t intend to perform in Nigeria. Of course, I absolutely agree. I love this interview Davido. Thank you for being very honest. God bless you more.”

Oyindamola @dammiedammie35 wrote, “Over them all OBO, speak your truth, speak on it !!”

Seun wrote, “You did the right thing, first time I’ll agree with you.”

Another X user shared a previous interview where Davido said ‘The best doctors in America are Nigerians’ and then wrote, “This is Davido marketing Nigeria with his whole might but they will pretend not to see this one because it doesn’t align with their agenda.”

Abazz wrote, “You be educated artist normally. Me, I love your voice and how you told them the truth.”

David of Fct wrote. “Dem dey cry say you no defend Nigerian economy for that interview but na your accent dey sweet you, this man.”

Dr Farouk @Dr_pharouk wrote, “Very sleek OBO, we plenty weh dey your back abeg. I don change the record to my ringtone because e too sweet.”

Asorockdiva @asorockdiva wrote, “They would have dragged his ass if he had lied. They will say he’s an asslicker because Seyi Tinubu is his friend.”

Some other supporters of the government have however been bashing the music icon for being blind about how bad the Nigeria’s economy is. Here are some of their comments.

Daniel Regha wrote. “Davido I couldn’t tell if that was semi-British, America, or refined Nigerian accent; feels like u were forcing it. But anyways that’s not the point. In the future people will remind you of that interview, all you said, it’s only a matter of time.”

Replying to Daniel Regha’s comment, Gbemusola CFC wrote, “Yes people should remind him of the truth he put out. Would you have preferred Davido to have lied?”

Ruth @it_ruttie wrote, “But no be so your accent be for your songs.”

Ijaya wrote, “You downgraded Nigeria. Shame on you.”

Okadrle wrote, “Your mumu na follow come.”

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Why I Prefer To Raise Kids In Nigeria – M.I Abaga

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23 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian rapper and music executive, M.I Abaga, has revealed that he would prefer to raise his future children in Nigeria because of the country’s strong sense of family and community.

Speaking in a recent interview, the hip-hop star said Nigeria offers a more supportive environment for raising children compared to some Western countries.

According to him, the communal lifestyle in Nigeria makes parenting easier, as relatives are often available to help.

He said, “There are a lot of things appealing about home, especially because we’re already ingrained in that system. There’s a lot of support as well. I feel it’s very difficult for parents here.

“But if you have family, now you have enough people that can stay at home and support you. But it’s not easy, man.”

M.I contrasted this with life abroad, particularly in the United States, where many people work long hours and family members may not be available to offer help.

He added that while he understands the appeal of raising kids overseas, Nigeria provides a stronger foundation for children to understand their roots and culture before gaining exposure abroad.

Although M.I noted that he is not yet making concrete family plans, he emphasized that Nigeria’s close-knit culture remains one of its greatest advantages when it comes to raising children.

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Oscar-winning Actress Diane Keaton Dead At 79 – Report

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5 days ago

October 11, 2025

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Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s “Annie Hall” and her role in “The Godfather” films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.

Details were not immediately available, and Keaton’s loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told People, which confirmed that the actress died in California.

Keaton, a style icon, was a frequent collaborator of director Woody Allen, portraying the titular character in “Annie Hall,” the charming girlfriend of Allen’s comic Alvy Singer.

The film also garnered Oscars for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, cementing Keaton’s place as one of the industry’s top actresses and an offbeat style icon as well.

The actress made her mark co-starring in eight Allen movies, from “Play in Again Sam” (1972) to “Manhattan” (1979) and “Manhattan Murder Mystery” (1993).

As the Hollywood sexual harassment scandals detonated in late 2017, cascading from producer Harvey Weinstein to heavyweight actors like Kevin Spacey, old accusations of child sex abuse against Allen by his adoptive daughter Dylan, resurfaced.

“Woody Allen is my friend and I continue to believe him,” Keaton tweeted in January 2018.

A BAFTA and Golden Globe winner, Keaton scored Oscar nominations three other times for best actress, for “Reds,” “Marvin’s Room” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”

In “The Godfather” films, she played Kay Adams, the girlfriend and eventual wife of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone.

Late in her career, Keaton starred in two movies about ageing women: “Book Club” (2018), with its message that love has no age, and “Poms” (2019).

“Poms” is the story of Martha, a terminally ill woman who moves to a retirement community to die, but winds up forming a cheerleading squad made up of female senior citizens.

As for ageing, Keaton said in a 2019 interview with AFP that life actually got easier.

“I think so, because what have you got to lose? It’s like it’s the truth. That’s what it is. You face it, we talk about it,” she said.

Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles on January 5, 1946, Keaton was romantically involved with Allen, Pacino and Warren Beatty, but never married.

“Most people in the movies get married at some point, and then they divorce. But I’ve never even got married. I am (a) failure,” she joked in the 2019 interview.

Did she regret it? “I don’t think about it a lot, but I’m aware of the fact that I’m unusual in that regard, and maybe I did miss out on something — but then, nobody can have everything, right?”

She is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke.
AFP

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Why I Can’t Quit Music – Erigga

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6 days ago

October 10, 2025

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Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, popularly known as Erigga, has revealed that he can’t quit music, stressing that he is doing it for passion and not for financial gains.

In an interview with Hip TV, Erigga noted that every year, some of his colleagues leave the music industry due to various circumstances.

However, he said he can’t quit because music is his life.

The rapper emphasised that his passion for music supersedes the financial and social benefits.

“Every year, people leave music for real-life issues. But I can’t stop. Music is life. It’s what keeps me going. Take the business and everything out of it, it’s more of a passion. I can’t disappoint my fans,” Erigga said.