Award-winning music star Davido has pledged his allegiance to the United States of America.
Kemi Filani reported hours ago that blogger and former singer Tunde Ednut has officially become a US citizen and has bagged a Lifetime Achievement Award from former US president Joe Biden.
Reacting to the news, Davido, via Tunde’s comment section, pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States.
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.
Late last year, Davido had angered many, after he issued a stern warning to black Americans against relocating to Africa, letting them know that the economy was in shambles. Davido, however, made it known that he wasn’t badmouthing Africa; rather, he aimed to show off the little parts and leave the slums out of the frame.
His statement didn’t sit well with many like Rebo Omokri, Patrick Doyle, Akashat Nymat, and others who criticized him for it.
Reacting to their criticisms, he stated that people are mad over his statement because he is the real ambassador.
Recall that former aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri had slammed Davido for his lack of patriotism and ignorance. He questioned how the economy was in shambles when Wizkid broke streaming records on Spotify Nigeria with his album, Morayo. He urged the singer to learn from American singer Rihanna, who never talks down on her country, and instead uses her celebrity status to promote Barbados and project it positively to the world.
TVC Your View presenter, Nymat had questioned what service Davido had done for the masses, as she noted how American celebrities wouldn’t badmouth their country to foreigners. Akashat urged the singer to be more guarded in his utterances, especially about the country that has given him fame.
Coming to his defense, Paulo Okoye told them to leave the singer alone as he stated that Davido spoke the truth. He noted how Nigeria’s current economic state is bad with global companies leaving and local businesses facing significant losses. He admonished Nigerians to learn to acknowledge reality and work towards a better future.
