Davido Defends Criticism of Nigeria, Denies Political Ties

Nigerian music star Davido has publicly defended his criticism of the country's security and economic challenges, rejecting claims that his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, compromises his stance. The Grammy-nominated artist, born David Adeleke, sparked a debate on social media after urging fellow entertainers to speak out more forcefully against injustice.

In a post on the platform X on Saturday, Davido stated that celebrities, including himself, have not done enough to address the nation's problems. "We need to speak up. It's too much injustice going on. Our country don go," he wrote. His comments came amid growing public discourse, with other musicians and public figures recently using their platforms to call attention to insecurity and hardship.

The singer's remarks drew mixed reactions, with some users questioning his sincerity due to his association with the president's family. One user accused him of being "performative" and alleged he was part of a "City Boys" political circle because of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu.

Davido directly responded to the criticism, denying any political affiliation. "I no dey part of any City Boy group," he...